DWI Records in Concho County

Concho County DUI and DWI records are managed by the District Clerk and County Clerk offices located at the courthouse in Paint Rock. This small West Texas county handles DWI cases through the 51st Judicial District. Records are available in person during business hours, and written requests by mail are accepted for those who cannot visit in person.

Concho County District Clerk

The Concho County District Clerk at 152 N. Roberts Avenue in Paint Rock, TX 76866 maintains all felony DWI records. Call (325) 732-4322 with questions. Felony offenses handled here include DWI third offense, intoxication assault, intoxication manslaughter, and DWI with a child passenger under 15. These cases go through the 51st Judicial District Court, which is shared with neighboring counties.

All felony DWI cases in Texas must be filed by grand jury indictment. Once a case is filed, records show the charge, degree of offense, bond amount, assigned court, and each docket setting up through the final outcome. E-filing is available for attorneys. Public records access is in person during office hours. Written requests are accepted by mail. Copy fees are $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee if certified copies are needed.

Felony DWI records are kept permanently in Texas. Even old cases remain on file. The Texas Judicial Branch explains how district courts are structured statewide and provides general information on court operations.

Concho County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Concho County Clerk, also at 152 N. Roberts Avenue, handles all misdemeanor DWI records. Phone is (325) 732-4321. A first DWI offense is a Class B misdemeanor under Texas Penal Code Section 49.04. It carries a minimum of 72 hours in jail and up to 180 days, plus fines up to $2,000. A second offense is a Class A misdemeanor with a 30-day mandatory minimum under Section 49.09. If the BAC was 0.15 or higher, even a first offense becomes Class A.

Misdemeanor DWI records show the charge, plea entered, court dates, sentence, and any community supervision conditions. Standard copy fees are $1.00 per page. Both conviction and dismissal records are maintained. Convictions are permanent. Dismissed cases stay on file for five years before they may be eligible for removal from public access through expunction under Texas law.

For a summary of DWI penalties in Texas, TxDOT's impaired driving page breaks down fines, jail time, and license suspension periods for each offense level.

Texas DWI Law Applied in Concho County

Concho County uses the same DWI statutes as the rest of Texas. The base offense under Penal Code Chapter 49 is operating a motor vehicle in a public place while intoxicated. Texas law defines intoxicated two ways: lacking normal use of mental or physical faculties due to any substance, or having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or above. Prosecution can proceed under either definition.

Felony levels of DWI carry more serious consequences. Intoxication assault under Section 49.07 is a third-degree felony carrying two to ten years in prison. Intoxication manslaughter under Section 49.08 is a second-degree felony with two to twenty years. If the victim is a peace officer, firefighter, or judge on duty, the charge can step up to a first-degree felony. Concho County records from the District Clerk show how these charges were filed and resolved.

For crash reports tied to DWI incidents, TxDOT is the official custodian. The peace officer crash report costs $6 for a standard copy and $8 for a certified copy. All requests go through TxDOT's CRIS Request system online. As of January 2025, TxDOT no longer accepts subpoena requests by mail.

Minors driving with any detectable alcohol are charged under Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041. The zero tolerance rule for under-21 drivers is a separate charge from adult DWI, but it still results in license suspension and mandatory alcohol education.

Administrative License Revocation in Concho County

Every DWI arrest in Concho County triggers the Texas DPS Administrative License Revocation process. The arresting officer takes the physical driver's license and issues a 40-day temporary permit. The driver has 15 days to request an ALR hearing. If no hearing is requested, suspension takes effect on day 40.

Suspension periods for adults are set by Transportation Code Chapter 524. Refusing to submit to a chemical test means 180 days for a first offense, or two years if there was a prior refusal within 10 years. Failing the test at 0.08 or above means 90 days on a first offense, or one year with a prior suspension in the past 10 years. The ALR hearing is a civil process, separate from the criminal case, and is held before an administrative law judge at the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

After the suspension, a $125 reinstatement fee is due before DPS will issue a new license. Driving records are ordered online at dps.texas.gov. Record types range from $4 to $22. DPS does not accept phone orders for driving records.

Requesting Concho County DWI Records

To request Concho County DWI records, visit the clerk's office at the Paint Rock courthouse. Bring a valid photo ID. For a mail request, send a written letter with the subject's full name, approximate incident date, and your return address. Include payment for copy fees. Allow up to 10 business days for processing under the Texas Public Information Act.

The Texas DPS maintains statewide records that can supplement what the county clerk has on file, especially for driving history and prior DWI convictions.

DWI arrest records from the Concho County Sheriff's Office are available through a written public information request. Reports include the deputy's observations of impairment, field sobriety test results, chemical test details, and all arrest circumstances. The Texas DPS Public Information Center can also be contacted for state-level records by email at publicrecords@dps.texas.gov or by mail to Box 4087, Austin, Texas 78773-0140.

Note: DPS no longer accepts fax requests as of September 1, 2019. All requests must be submitted in writing through approved methods.

Nearby Counties

Concho County sits in West Central Texas. Neighboring counties and their courts handle DWI cases from their own jurisdictions.