Search Burleson County DWI Records

Burleson County DUI and DWI records are maintained by the District Clerk and County Clerk offices at 100 W. Alamo Street in Caldwell. The county is located in Central Texas between Bryan and Austin, and it processes DWI cases through the 21st Judicial District Court. Records are accessible in person at the Caldwell courthouse or by mail request, with limited online access available.

Burleson County District Clerk

The Burleson County District Clerk at 100 W. Alamo Street in Caldwell handles all felony DWI records. Phone is (979) 567-2336. Felony cases cover third and subsequent DWI offenses, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. The 21st District Court has jurisdiction over these felony matters. Records include the indictment, all docket entries, plea agreements, and sentencing orders.

Online access to records is very limited for this county. In-person searches and mail requests are the primary methods. Standard copy fees: $1.00 per page, $5.00 for certification. E-filing is available for attorneys through eFileTexas.gov. The Texas Judicial Branch outlines how public court record access works throughout the Texas court system.

The official Burleson County District Clerk page gives access to contact information and instructions for requesting felony DWI case records.

The Burleson County District Clerk website is the official source for felony DWI case filings and court records handled by the 21st District Court in Caldwell.

The Burleson County District Clerk in Caldwell maintains all felony DWI records including third and subsequent offense cases from the 21st Judicial District Court.

Burleson County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI Records

The Burleson County Clerk at 100 W. Alamo Street handles all misdemeanor DWI records. Phone is (979) 567-2323. First offense DWI is a Class B misdemeanor and second offense is a Class A misdemeanor under Texas Penal Code Sections 49.04 and 49.09. Both are handled at the County Court at Law level. The County Clerk maintains all records from those proceedings.

Mail requests are accepted. Include the defendant's name and approximate date of the case. Fees are $1.00 per page and $5.00 for certified copies. In-person visits are open to the public during normal hours. Both offices share the same building address in Caldwell.

The official Burleson County Clerk page provides county-level DWI records access for misdemeanor criminal cases.

The Burleson County Clerk website handles misdemeanor DWI case records including first and second offense DWI cases processed through the County Court at Law.

The Burleson County Clerk in Caldwell maintains misdemeanor DWI records for first and second offense cases handled by the County Court at Law.

DWI Laws in Burleson County

Burleson County DWI cases follow Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A standard first offense under Section 49.04 is a Class B misdemeanor. The minimum jail time is 72 hours. The maximum is 180 days. Fine up to $2,000. A first offense with BAC of 0.15 or above is a Class A misdemeanor with up to one year in county jail and fines up to $4,000.

Second DWI is a Class A misdemeanor with a mandatory 30-day minimum. Third and subsequent DWI convictions are third-degree felonies under Section 49.09 with 2 to 10 years in state prison and fines up to $10,000. Additional state surcharges of $3,000 to $6,000 are assessed at sentencing on top of the court-imposed fine. TxDOT impaired driving information outlines the full cost picture for a DWI conviction in Texas.

Crash records for DWI incidents in Burleson County go through TxDOT's crash report system. Officers must file a crash report within 10 days for accidents involving injury, death, or property damage over $1,000. Authorized parties can purchase those reports for $6 to $8 through the CRIS online system.

Note: The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission enforces alcohol laws at licensed establishments throughout Burleson County and coordinates with local law enforcement on DWI-related cases.

Administrative License Revocation in Burleson County

Every DWI arrest in Burleson County triggers the Administrative License Revocation process under Texas DPS. The arresting officer takes the physical license at the time of arrest and gives a 40-day temporary permit. The driver has 15 days from the arrest date to request a hearing with the State Office of Administrative Hearings to contest the suspension.

Under Transportation Code Chapter 524, refusing a chemical test brings a 180-day suspension for a first refusal. Failing the test at 0.08 or above means a 90-day suspension for a first failure. Second violations within 10 years double these periods. The ALR suspension is a civil administrative matter, entirely separate from the criminal DWI case in court.

For drivers under 21, Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041 applies. Any detectable alcohol while driving triggers the zero-tolerance rule. First refusal means 6 months; first failure means 60 days. A $125 reinstatement fee must be paid to DPS before a new license is issued after any suspension. Driver records can be ordered at dps.texas.gov for $4 to $22.

Nearby Counties

Burleson County sits between Bryan and Austin in Central Texas. Surrounding counties each have their own DWI court systems.