Clay County DUI and DWI Records
Clay County DWI and DUI records are on file at the courthouse in Henrietta, Texas. The County Clerk and District Clerk offices maintain criminal case records for misdemeanor and felony DWI offenses. Clay County is in North Texas near the Oklahoma border and its courts process DWI cases for the county under Texas state law. This page explains how to access DWI records and what the law requires.
Clay County Overview
Clay County Courthouse
The Clay County Courthouse at 100 N. Bridge Street in Henrietta houses both clerk offices. The District Clerk handles all felony DWI records for the 97th Judicial District Court, including third-offense DWI, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter cases. The County Clerk keeps all misdemeanor DWI records through the County Court at Law.
Online access to Clay County records is limited. The most reliable method for searching DWI records is an in-person visit to the courthouse or a mailed written request. Both offices handle requests from the public under the Texas Public Information Act.
| Address | 100 N. Bridge Street, Henrietta, TX 76365 |
|---|---|
| County Clerk Phone | (940) 538-4631 |
| District Clerk Phone | (940) 538-4561 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
How to Search Clay County DWI Records
Visit the courthouse in Henrietta or send a written request to the appropriate clerk. Provide the subject's full name and, if known, the approximate year of the case. A case number speeds up the search. In-person visitors should bring photo ID. Copies cost $1.00 per page and certified copies are $5.00 per document.
Statewide case information may be available through Texas Courts. For driving records showing DWI-related suspensions and reinstatements, order through Texas DPS driver records.
Texas DWI Law Applied in Clay 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. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor with a 3-day minimum jail term, up to 180 days total, and fines to $2,000. If BAC is 0.15 or higher, it becomes a Class A misdemeanor. Second offense DWI requires a minimum 30 days in jail. Third offense is a third-degree felony with 2-10 years in prison and up to $10,000 fine, handled by the 97th District Court in Henrietta.
The TxDOT impaired driving page notes that annual state surcharges of $3,000 to $6,000 apply after DWI conviction. Driving drunk with a child under 15 in the car is a state jail felony. Zero tolerance applies to minors per Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041.
Texas DPS and Clay County Records
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division receives DWI arrest data from the Clay County Sheriff and Henrietta Police Department for inclusion in the statewide criminal history database.
Criminal history data from Clay County DWI arrests is available to courts, authorized law enforcement agencies, and licensed entities through the DPS Crime Records Division.
License Suspension Rules
A DWI arrest in Clay County triggers the ALR process under Transportation Code Chapter 524. The officer takes the license and issues a 40-day permit. The driver has 15 days to request a hearing. Refusing to test means a 180-day suspension. Failing at 0.08 means a 90-day first-offense suspension. A $125 reinstatement fee is required from Texas DPS after the suspension ends.
Resources
For DWI legal help, call the State Bar of Texas at (800) 252-9690 or check texasbar.com. Crash reports are available through TxDOT. The DPS Public Information Center handles state records. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission covers alcohol law enforcement across North Texas including Clay County.
Nearby Counties
Clay County is in North Texas near the Red River. These adjacent counties each have their own courts for DWI cases.