Baylor County DWI Records

Baylor County DUI and DWI records are kept by the County Clerk and District Clerk in Seymour, Texas. The county is part of the 50th Judicial District and sits in North Texas. Records access is primarily in person or by mail since online services are limited for this small county. The County Clerk handles misdemeanor DWI records and the District Clerk handles felony cases. If you need to find a DWI record or get a copy of court documents from Baylor County, the clerk offices in Seymour are where you go.

Baylor County Clerk and District Clerk

The Baylor County District Clerk is at 101 S. Washington Street, Seymour, TX 76380. The District Clerk phone is (940) 889-3326 and the County Clerk is at (940) 889-3327. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. E-filing is available for attorneys. The 50th Judicial District handles felony criminal cases for Baylor County. This is a shared district that also covers neighboring counties.

Misdemeanor DWI records (first and second offense) are with the County Clerk. Felony DWI records (third offense and above, intoxication assault, intoxication manslaughter) are with the District Clerk. Because Baylor County has a small population, the court may not sit continuously. Contact the clerk's office to ask about court schedules and when the next grand jury session is planned. Online records access is very limited for this rural county, so most requests are handled in person or by mail.

Searching for Baylor County DWI Records

To search DWI records in Baylor County, visit the clerk's office in Seymour in person. Staff can look up cases by name or case number. Mail requests are also accepted. Write a letter describing the record you need, include your contact info, and send a check for the estimated copy cost. Response times for mail requests vary depending on office workload.

For statewide searches, the Texas Judicial Branch website provides guidance. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains a statewide criminal history system. Arrest and conviction data from Baylor County is submitted to this system and available for authorized background check purposes.

Crash reports from DWI accidents in Baylor County are handled by TxDOT. Standard copies are $6.00 and certified copies are $8.00. Use the CRIS online system to order reports.

To order your own Texas driving record, use the Texas DPS driver record portal. Records are available online or by mailing Form DR-1 to Austin. They are not available at driver license offices or by phone.

DWI Laws in Texas

Texas DWI is defined in Penal Code Chapter 49. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor with 72 hours to 180 days in jail and a fine up to $2,000. If the driver had an open container, the minimum rises to six days. A BAC of 0.15 or higher makes it a Class A misdemeanor. Second DWI is Class A with a mandatory 30-day minimum. Third DWI is a third degree felony with 2 to 10 years in prison.

DWI with a child passenger under 15 is a state jail felony. Intoxication assault causing serious injury is a third degree felony. Intoxication manslaughter is a second degree felony with up to 20 years. Texas also adds state surcharges of $3,000, $4,500, or $6,000 at sentencing. These are on top of court fines. The TxDOT impaired driving page has full penalty details.

Zero tolerance for minors applies across Texas. Under Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041, any detectable alcohol for a driver under 21 is a DUI. First offense is a Class C misdemeanor with fines, community service, and an alcohol awareness course. License suspension applies even if the minor has no driver's license yet.

License Suspension Process

After a DWI arrest in Baylor County, the officer takes your license and gives you a Notice of Suspension. You have 15 days to request an ALR hearing. If you do not, the suspension starts on day 40. This is a separate civil process from the criminal case, run by Texas DPS under Transportation Code Chapter 524.

Refusing a chemical test means a 180-day suspension for first offense. A failed test means 90 days for first offense. Reinstatement requires a $125 fee to Texas DPS. The hearing is before the State Office of Administrative Hearings. A not-guilty verdict in criminal court does not automatically end an ALR suspension. The two cases are handled separately.

Texas DWI Records Resources

The Texas DPS Driver License Services page provides information on license status, ALR suspensions, and how to request a reinstatement for drivers in Baylor County and across Texas.

Texas DPS manages license suspensions, driving records, and reinstatement fees for all DWI-related license actions including those from Baylor County arrests.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Baylor County in North Texas.