Chambers County DWI Records

Chambers County DUI and DWI records are on file at the courthouse in Anahuac, Texas. The District Clerk and County Clerk at 404 Washington Avenue maintain criminal case records for both felony and misdemeanor DWI offenses. Chambers County is east of Houston along Interstate 10, and its courts handle DWI cases for everyone who lives or was arrested in the county. This page explains how to find those records and what the law says about DWI in Texas.

Chambers County Clerk Offices

The Chambers County District Clerk at (409) 267-8300 handles all felony criminal case records, including DWI third offense, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. Two district courts serve Chambers County: the 253rd and 344th District Courts. The office has moved to a paperless system, maintaining electronic records for all cases.

The County Clerk at (409) 267-8305 keeps misdemeanor DWI records through the County Court at Law. First and second DWI offenses are Class B and Class A misdemeanors that go through county court. Both offices are at 404 Washington Avenue in Anahuac. The Chambers County online portal at chamberscountytx.gov/444/ provides some case access.

Chambers County District Clerk Records

The Chambers County District Clerk office maintains all felony criminal records for the 253rd and 344th District Courts, including felony DWI cases filed in Anahuac.

The office operates as a paperless electronic records system, making it easier to retrieve case documents including DWI indictments, judgments, and sentencing records for felony cases.

Chambers County Clerk Misdemeanor Records

The Chambers County Clerk office handles misdemeanor DWI case records through the County Court at Law, including first and second offense DWI filings from arrests in Chambers County.

Misdemeanor DWI records at the County Clerk include all case filings, dispositions, and court orders entered in the County Court at Law for Class A and Class B misdemeanor DWI cases.

How to Search Chambers County DWI Records

Chambers County's online portal at chamberscountytx.gov/444/ provides some online case access. You can also visit the courthouse in Anahuac in person or send a written request by mail. In-person searches let you see the full case file. Bring the subject's full name or case number, and present a photo ID.

The statewide Texas Courts website provides general case lookup access. For driving records and ALR suspension history, use Texas DPS driver records to order a certified driving history. Copy fees at the courthouse are $1.00 per page standard and $5.00 per document for certified copies.

Texas DWI Law in Chambers County

Under Penal Code Chapter 49, DWI in Texas is driving while intoxicated with a BAC of 0.08 or higher, or while impaired by alcohol or drugs. I-10 runs through Chambers County, making it a key corridor for DWI enforcement. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor with 3-180 days jail and fines up to $2,000. A BAC of 0.15 or higher upgrades to Class A misdemeanor status with up to one year in jail.

A second DWI has a 30-day minimum jail term. A third DWI is a third-degree felony with 2-10 years in prison handled by the 253rd or 344th District Court. Under Section 49.09, prior convictions from any state count. Intoxication assault is a third-degree felony and intoxication manslaughter is a second-degree felony with 2-20 years in prison.

Note: State surcharges of $3,000 to $6,000 apply annually after conviction, per TxDOT's impaired driving page.

License Suspension Rules

After a DWI arrest in Chambers County, the officer takes the driver's license and issues a 40-day temporary permit. The driver has 15 days to request an ALR hearing under Transportation Code Chapter 524. Refusing to test brings a 180-day suspension. Failing at 0.08 brings a 90-day first-offense suspension. Minors face zero tolerance under Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041. The $125 reinstatement fee must be paid to Texas DPS after any suspension ends.

Resources for Chambers County DWI

The State Bar of Texas at (800) 252-9690 or texasbar.com can help you find a DWI attorney. Crash reports from DWI accidents in Chambers County are available through TxDOT's crash report system for $6-$8. The Texas DPS Public Information Center handles state-level DWI records. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission handles alcohol enforcement matters in Chambers County.

Nearby Counties

Chambers County borders Harris County to the west and sits along Galveston Bay. These adjacent counties each maintain their own DWI court records.