Find DUI Records in Andrews County

Andrews County DWI and DUI records are maintained by a combined County and District Clerk office in Andrews, Texas. Both misdemeanor and felony DWI cases go through the same clerk's office at the Andrews County Courthouse. The office serves the 109th Judicial District and has records going back to 1910. If you need to look up a DWI arrest, court case, or get copies of court documents, you can visit the office in person or request records by mail.

Andrews County Clerk and District Clerk

Andrews County uses a combined clerk office, meaning one elected official handles both county and district court records. The clerk is Marita Scott. The office is at 201 N. Main St., Room 102, Andrews, TX 79714. The main phone number is (432) 524-1425 and the hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Misdemeanor DWI cases (first and second offense) are handled by the County Court. Felony DWI cases such as third offense or more, DWI with a child passenger, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter go through the 109th District Court. Appeals from the district court go to the 11th Court of Appeals in Eastland. The combined office handles filings for both courts. E-filing is available for attorneys through eFileTexas.gov.

The Andrews County Sheriff's Office is also at 201 N. Main St. and can be reached at (432) 524-1460. The sheriff's office maintains arrest records, handles jail operations, and processes records requests in person or by mail. The records division follows the same Monday through Friday business hours.

Andrews County DWI Records Search

Searching for DWI records in Andrews County is straightforward. The combined clerk's office can look up cases by defendant name or case number. Public access terminals are available for self-service searches during business hours. Grand jury proceedings and court documents are managed through this office. The district court meets quarterly for grand jury proceedings.

For a broader search, the Texas Judicial Branch website offers information on finding court records across Texas. The statewide re:SearchTX system may have case entries for Andrews County depending on when the case was filed. Criminal history data compiled by the Texas DPS Crime Records Division is available for authorized purposes through a formal request process.

Note: Driver records are separate from court records. Order your Texas driving record through the Texas DPS driver record portal online or by mailing Form DR-1 to Austin.

Texas DWI Law and Penalties

Texas defines DWI in Penal Code Section 49.04 as operating a motor vehicle in a public place while intoxicated. Intoxication means either impaired mental or physical faculties, or a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher. Both standards can be used to charge someone even if the BAC test result is below 0.08.

A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor with a minimum of 72 hours in jail, up to 180 days total, and a fine up to $2,000. If the driver had an open container in the car, the minimum rises to six days. A BAC of 0.15 or above bumps the charge to a Class A misdemeanor with up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine. Second offense DWI carries a mandatory minimum of 30 days and is also a Class A misdemeanor.

Third offense DWI is a third degree felony. DWI with a child passenger under 15 is a state jail felony. Intoxication assault is a third degree felony. Intoxication manslaughter is a second degree felony. All these charges lead to district court proceedings in Andrews County. The TxDOT impaired driving page has a summary of all penalty ranges.

License Suspension After a DWI Arrest

After a DWI arrest in Andrews County, the officer will take your license and give you a Notice of Suspension that acts as a 40-day temporary driving permit. This starts the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) process. You must request an ALR hearing within 15 days or the suspension takes effect automatically on day 40.

For a first refusal to submit to chemical testing, the suspension is 180 days. For a failed test, it is 90 days. Repeat violations within 10 years result in longer suspensions. The ALR process is entirely separate from the criminal case and is handled through the Texas DPS. Even if criminal charges are dropped, the ALR suspension may still stand. A $125 reinstatement fee applies before DPS restores your license. The full rules for ALR are in Transportation Code Chapter 524.

Andrews County Records

The Texas DPS Public Information Center provides guidance on how to request criminal history and other law enforcement records under the Texas Public Information Act.

Records requests can be submitted to DPS by email, mail, or in person at the Austin headquarters at 5805 N. Lamar Blvd.

Law Enforcement and DWI Arrests

DWI arrests in Andrews County are made by the Andrews County Sheriff's Office and the Andrews Police Department. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 14.01, a peace officer may arrest without a warrant for DWI committed in their presence or when circumstances show probable cause. After arrest, officers must bring the defendant before a magistrate without unnecessary delay.

Blood or breath testing procedures in DWI cases follow standards set by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Officers must be certified to operate breath testing equipment. If a driver refuses chemical testing, a search warrant for a blood draw may be obtained from a magistrate. Blood samples must be processed by an accredited laboratory to be used as evidence in court.

Alcohol enforcement in public places is also covered by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), which handles compliance and licensing issues related to alcohol sales and consumption.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or are near Andrews County in West Texas.