Floyd County DWI Records

Floyd County DUI and DWI records are maintained by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Floydada. The county processes felony DWI cases through the 64th District Court, which it shares with neighboring Hale County. Misdemeanor DWI cases go through the Floyd County Court at Law. Both clerk offices are at 100 S. Main Street in Floydada.

Floyd County District Clerk

The Floyd County District Clerk handles felony DWI records through the 64th District Court. This court is shared with Hale County and sits in Floydada when hearing Floyd County cases. Felony DWI charges include a third or subsequent DWI conviction, intoxication assault, intoxication manslaughter, and DWI with a child under 15 in the vehicle. These are the most serious DWI offenses and carry the longest sentences.

The District Clerk's office is at 100 S. Main Street, Floydada, TX 79235. You can reach them at (806) 983-4921. Document copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies add $5.00. E-filing is available for attorneys through eFileTexas.gov. Online case access is very limited, so most requests are handled in person or by mail. Bring the defendant's full name and a date range when contacting the office.

Floyd County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI Records

The Floyd County Clerk keeps misdemeanor DWI case records for first and second offense charges. Under Texas Penal Code Section 49.04, a first DWI offense is a Class B misdemeanor. That means 72 hours to 180 days in jail and fines up to $2,000. A second offense steps up to Class A, which carries a 30-day mandatory minimum sentence. The County Court handles both levels of misdemeanor DWI.

The County Clerk is also at 100 S. Main Street, phone (806) 983-4922. Service is in-person. Records include the charge, bond details, any conditions set by the court, plea information, and the final case result. DWI convictions are permanent records. Standard copy fees apply. Call ahead to confirm current hours before making the drive to Floydada.

For a statewide search, Texas DPS Crime Records holds reported conviction data from all Texas counties including Floyd County.

Finding Floyd County DWI Records

Floyd County does not have an online case search system for public use. Records are accessed in person at the courthouse on South Main Street in Floydada, or by submitting a written request by mail. If you're not sure whether a case was a misdemeanor or felony, start with the District Clerk who can direct you to the right office.

The 64th District Court also serves Hale County. If someone was charged in Floyd County but you're having trouble locating the record, double-check that the case wasn't filed under a Hale County cause number, since the same court handles both. This is less common but worth knowing when you're searching records from the shared district.

Crash reports from DWI incidents in Floyd County are available through TxDOT's CRIS request system. These peace officer crash reports cost $6 standard or $8 certified. They document what the officer observed at the scene and are separate from the court case records. The CRIS system handles all requests online.

Driving records showing license status and DWI convictions can be ordered from the DPS driver record portal. Fees range from $4 to $22 depending on the type of record you need.

Texas DWI Laws in Floyd County

Floyd County prosecutes all DWI cases under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A conviction requires proof that the defendant operated a vehicle on a public road while intoxicated. Intoxication is defined as either a BAC of 0.08 or higher or the loss of normal use of mental or physical faculties caused by alcohol, drugs, or controlled substances.

First and second offenses are misdemeanors handled by the Floyd County Court. A third or subsequent DWI becomes a third-degree felony under Section 49.09 and gets transferred to the 64th District Court. If the defendant had a prior felony DWI conviction, it remains a felony regardless of how many total DWIs are on record.

Driving with a child under 15 in the vehicle while intoxicated is charged as a state jail felony under Section 49.045 even if it's a first offense. Records for that charge go to the District Clerk. Intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter are also district court felonies when crashes result in serious injury or death.

Note: Texas does not allow deferred adjudication for any DWI charge. Every Floyd County DWI case must result in either a conviction or a dismissal. There is no deferred option that avoids a final disposition on the record.

License Suspension Following DWI Arrest

Every DWI arrest in Floyd County triggers the Administrative License Revocation process through Texas DPS. The officer takes the physical license at the time of arrest and gives a temporary 40-day driving permit. Within 15 days, the driver must request a hearing or the suspension becomes automatic once the permit ends.

Failing a breath or blood test at 0.08 or higher results in a 90-day suspension on a first offense. Refusing the test brings 180 days. If the driver had an ALR action within the prior 10 years, those periods double. The ALR rules are set out in Transportation Code Chapter 524. The ALR case and the criminal DWI case run separately, and winning one does not affect the other.

After the suspension period ends, a $125 fee to DPS is required before driving privileges are restored. Driving records showing DWI convictions and suspension history are available from dps.texas.gov for $4 to $22 depending on the record type.

Texas DPS DWI and Public Records

The Texas DPS public information portal handles statewide record requests for DWI-related data that covers Floyd County along with all other Texas counties.

DPS records are useful when you need to verify prior convictions from multiple counties or check someone's statewide criminal history in connection with a DWI case.

Nearby Counties

Floyd County is in the Texas Panhandle region south of Lubbock. Surrounding counties process their own DWI cases through separate courts.