San Angelo DUI Records
San Angelo DUI and DWI records are held by Tom Green County courts and the San Angelo Police Department. As the county seat of Tom Green County, San Angelo is where all criminal DWI filings for the city are processed. Felony DWI records are at the Tom Green County District Clerk. Misdemeanor DWI records are at the Tom Green County Clerk. This page covers how to search those records, how to request copies, and what Texas law says about DWI charges and penalties.
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Where to Find San Angelo DWI Records
All DWI court records for San Angelo are at the Tom Green County Courthouse, 112 W. Beauregard Avenue, San Angelo, TX 76903. The Tom Green County District Clerk handles felony DWI records. Felony DWI includes third-offense cases, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. Call the District Clerk at (325) 659-6553 for help with felony record requests.
First and second offense DWI cases are misdemeanors and go to the Tom Green County Clerk at the same courthouse address. The County Clerk number is (325) 659-6556. Both offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Copy fees run $1.00 per page for plain copies and $5.00 extra for certification. You can visit in person or submit a written request by mail.
| Tom Green County Courthouse | 112 W. Beauregard Ave., San Angelo, TX 76903 |
|---|---|
| District Clerk | (325) 659-6553 - Felony DWI records |
| County Clerk | (325) 659-6556 - Misdemeanor DWI records |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Arrest records from DWI stops in San Angelo are held by the San Angelo Police Department. The department is at 401 E. Beauregard Avenue, San Angelo, TX 76903. Submit open records requests in person or by mail. Check the city website for the current online request option. Report fees run about $5.00 per document. Processing usually takes about ten business days.
Searching San Angelo DUI Records
The statewide Texas courts portal can help you locate Tom Green County cases if you need to confirm which court holds a specific file. For a direct search at the courthouse, bring the full name of the person involved and an approximate year for the case. Staff at the District Clerk or County Clerk can look up cases by name or cause number and show you what is on file.
Tom Green County's online access is more limited than larger metropolitan counties. The most reliable approach for older records or certified copies is an in-person visit or a written mail request. For certified copies, include a written request identifying the case and the pages you need, along with payment. Processing may take a few business days for mail requests.
Criminal history records at the statewide level are maintained by the Texas DPS Crime Records Division at dps.texas.gov. A DWI conviction in Tom Green County will appear in that statewide system. You can request criminal history information or confirm whether a conviction is on record through DPS using the procedures described on their website.
Texas DWI Laws in San Angelo
Texas Penal Code Chapter 49 governs all DWI arrests in San Angelo. Under Section 49.04, a person commits DWI when operating a motor vehicle in a public place while intoxicated. Intoxication means a BAC of 0.08 or higher, or impaired faculties due to alcohol or drugs at any BAC. The law gives officers two separate grounds to charge DWI, so a test below 0.08 does not guarantee an acquittal if impairment was observed.
A first DWI in San Angelo is a Class B misdemeanor. Penalties include a minimum of 72 hours in jail, a maximum of 180 days, and fines up to $2,000. An open container in the car at the time of arrest raises the minimum to six days. A BAC of 0.15 or above makes the first offense a Class A misdemeanor, with up to one year in jail and fines up to $4,000. Second offense DWI is a Class A misdemeanor with a 30-day minimum. Third offense DWI under Penal Code Section 49.09 is a third-degree felony with two to ten years in prison and fines up to $10,000.
Texas law adds state surcharges at sentencing. These are $3,000, $4,500, or $6,000 based on the offense. They are separate from fines imposed by the judge. DWI with a child under 15 in the car is a state jail felony under Section 49.045, with 180 days to two years in jail and a $10,000 fine cap. Intoxication assault is a third-degree felony. Intoxication manslaughter is a second-degree felony carrying two to twenty years. Those felony records stay with the Tom Green County District Clerk.
Drivers under 21 face zero tolerance in Texas. Any detectable alcohol is a DUI under Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041. First offense is a Class C misdemeanor with fines up to $500, community service, an alcohol awareness class, and a 30-day license suspension.
License Suspension and ALR in San Angelo
A DWI arrest in San Angelo triggers two processes at once. One is the criminal case in Tom Green County courts. The other is the Administrative License Revocation under Transportation Code Chapter 524. The ALR is run by Texas DPS and is completely separate from the criminal trial. The outcome of one does not control the other.
After the arrest, the officer takes your physical license and gives you a temporary permit good for 40 days. You must request an ALR hearing within 15 days of receiving the notice. If you miss that deadline, the suspension goes into effect automatically on day 40. The hearing is held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings. The judge weighs whether there was reasonable suspicion for the stop, probable cause for arrest, proper notice of testing requirements, and whether you refused or failed.
Refusing to test brings a 180-day suspension for a first refusal and two years for a second within ten years. Failing the test at 0.08 or above means 90 days for a first offense and one year for a repeat. To get your license back, you pay a $125 reinstatement fee to DPS. Check status and pay online at dps.texas.gov.
San Angelo DWI Resources
For legal help in Tom Green County, the State Bar of Texas referral service is at (800) 252-9690. You can search for attorneys online at texasbar.com. TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org provides self-help guides for people handling DWI matters without an attorney.
Crash reports from San Angelo accidents go to TxDOT. Request a crash report through the CRIS system at txdot.gov. Regular copies cost $6.00, certified copies $8.00. Driving records can be ordered online at dps.texas.gov, with fees ranging from $4 to $22. For DPS public records requests, submit through the online center at dps.texas.gov or by email to publicrecords@dps.texas.gov.
Texas DPS handles driving records and license suspension matters for all San Angelo and Tom Green County residents. Visit the DPS driver license portal to check your status, order records, or pay a reinstatement fee after a DWI.
Most driver record and license transactions can be handled online without a visit to a DPS driver license office.
Tom Green County DWI Records
San Angelo is the county seat of Tom Green County, and all DWI court records for the city go through the county courthouse. Visit the Tom Green County page for full court details, clerk contacts, and access procedures for DWI records from across the county.