Bexar County DWI Records
Bexar County DUI and DWI records are maintained by the District Clerk and County Clerk in San Antonio, Texas. Bexar County is the fourth most populous county in Texas with nearly 2.1 million residents. It is home to San Antonio and is served by 18 district courts and 17 county courts at law. Felony DWI records go through the District Clerk. Misdemeanor DWI records go through the County Clerk. Both offices are open to the public and provide online search tools. If you need to search a DWI case in Bexar County, start with the clerk's offices or the online case portal.
Bexar County Overview
Bexar County District Clerk
The Bexar County District Clerk is at 300 Dolorosa St., Basement Level, San Antonio, TX 78205. The phone is (210) 335-2591. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The District Clerk maintains all felony criminal court records including DWI third offense and higher, DWI with a child passenger, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. Felony records are kept permanently. Copy fees are $1.00 per page plus $5.00 for certification.
Bexar County uses an online public case portal. You can search cases by defendant name, case number, or attorney. The portal shows docket entries, court settings, bond information, and case status. Documents are available for purchase online at $1.00 per page. E-filing has been mandatory for attorneys since January 1, 2016 through eFileTexas.gov. Mail requests go to the mailing address at P.O. Box 7949, San Antonio, TX 78207.
| District Clerk | 300 Dolorosa St., Basement, San Antonio, TX 78205 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (210) 335-2591 |
| districtclerk@bexar.org | |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Copy Fee | $1.00 per page, $5.00 certification |
Bexar County Clerk
The Bexar County Clerk is at 100 Dolorosa St., Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78205. The phone is (210) 335-2216. The County Clerk maintains all misdemeanor DWI records for the 17 County Courts at Law. First and second offense DWI cases go through these courts. Records date back to 1836. Copy fees are $1.00 per page and $5.00 for certification. Payment is accepted by cash, check, money order, or credit card (3% fee for credit).
Misdemeanor DWI records in Bexar County include the complaint and information filing, arrest affidavit, breath or blood test results if entered, field sobriety test notes, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. Deferred adjudication records show the deferral period and conditions. Pre-trial diversion records show program requirements and completion status. The first-time DWI Pre-Trial Diversion program requires BAC under 0.15, no accident causing injury, no prior criminal history, and 12-month program completion.
Searching Bexar County DWI Records
To search DWI records in Bexar County online, use the case portal linked from the District Clerk and County Clerk pages. Search by the defendant's name or case number. Filter by court type to narrow results between felony and misdemeanor cases. The portal is free and available 24 hours a day.
For in-person searches, go to the relevant clerk's office during business hours. Bring a photo ID. Staff can assist with searches and make copies. If you need a certified copy of a judgment, decree, or other court document, staff can certify it at the time of the request. Mail requests are also accepted with a written request and payment enclosed. Allow 5 to 10 business days for mail requests to be processed.
Arrest records are maintained by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office at 200 N. Comal St., San Antonio, TX 78207, phone (210) 335-6000. Open records requests can be sent to sheriffopenrecords@bexar.org. The San Antonio Police Department records division is at (210) 207-7330 at 315 S. Santa Rosa St. Both offices handle DWI-related records for their respective jurisdictions.
DWI Laws and Penalties in Bexar County
Bexar County prosecutes DWI cases under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. The Criminal District Attorney's Office has a specialized DWI prosecution unit. First DWI is a Class B misdemeanor with a 72-hour minimum jail term, up to 180 days total, and a fine up to $2,000. Second DWI is Class A with a 30-day minimum. Third DWI is a third degree felony.
The Bexar County DA's office runs a Pre-Trial Diversion program for first-time DWI offenders who meet eligibility criteria. Requirements include BAC under 0.15, no accident with injury, and no prior criminal history. The 12-month program includes DWI education, community service, monthly reporting, and drug and alcohol testing. Successful completion results in case dismissal.
DWI with a child passenger under 15 is a state jail felony. Intoxication assault causing serious bodily injury to a peace officer, firefighter, or EMS personnel can be elevated to a second or first degree felony. Intoxication manslaughter is a second degree felony with 2 to 20 years. If the victim is a peace officer or judge on duty, it becomes a first degree felony (5-99 years). The TxDOT impaired driving page summarizes all penalty levels.
Under Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041, Bexar County drivers under 21 with any detectable alcohol face a DUI. The San Antonio Municipal Court handles these Class C cases. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission also enforces alcohol laws in Bexar County and partners with law enforcement on underage drinking enforcement.
Administrative License Revocation
Every DWI arrest in Bexar County triggers the ALR process. The arresting officer gives you a Notice of Suspension that serves as a 40-day temporary permit. You have 15 days to request an ALR hearing. Missing this deadline means automatic suspension starting on day 40. The Central Magistrate facility at 200 N. Comal St. processes all DWI bookings in Bexar County around the clock.
Refusing chemical testing means a 180-day first-offense suspension. A failed test means 90 days for a first offense. Suspension periods are longer for repeat offenses within 10 years. The ALR hearing is before the State Office of Administrative Hearings and uses a preponderance of evidence standard. The hearing examines whether the officer had reasonable suspicion to stop you, probable cause for arrest, and whether you were properly asked to submit to testing.
To reinstate your license, pay a $125 fee to Texas DPS. The statute governing the ALR process is Transportation Code Chapter 524. The ALR case runs completely separate from the criminal DWI case. A favorable outcome in one does not affect the other.
Bexar County Court Records
The Bexar County District Clerk maintains all felony criminal case records in San Antonio including DWI third offense, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter.
The District Clerk's online portal at 300 Dolorosa St. provides free public access to search criminal case records including all felony DWI filings in Bexar County.
The Bexar County Clerk maintains misdemeanor DWI records and county court filings for all 17 County Courts at Law in San Antonio.
The County Clerk's office at 100 Dolorosa St. handles first and second offense DWI records including deferred adjudication and pre-trial diversion program records.
Cities in Bexar County
San Antonio is the largest city in Bexar County. All DWI cases from cities throughout the county are filed with the Bexar County clerk offices in San Antonio.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Bexar County in South Central Texas.