Freestone County DUI Records
Freestone County DUI and DWI records are maintained by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Fairfield. The 87th District Court handles felony DWI cases, and the County Court at Law processes first and second offense misdemeanor charges. Both offices are at 103 E. Main Street in Fairfield. In-person visits are the main way to access case records in this rural central Texas county.
Freestone County Overview
Freestone County District Clerk
The Freestone County District Clerk handles all felony DWI records filed in the 87th District Court. Felony-level DWI charges in Texas include a third or subsequent conviction, DWI with a child under 15 in the vehicle, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. All four of these offense types would be handled at the district court level in Fairfield and their records stay with the District Clerk permanently.
The District Clerk's office is at 103 E. Main Street, Fairfield, TX 75840. The phone number is (903) 389-2534. Copies of court documents cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies require an additional $5.00 fee. E-filing is available for attorneys through eFileTexas.gov. Online record access is limited. The best way to get records here is to visit in person or submit a written request by mail. Bring the full name and an approximate case year when contacting the office.
| Office | Freestone County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 103 E. Main Street, Fairfield, TX 75840 |
| Phone | (903) 389-2534 |
| Court | 87th District Court |
| Copy Fee | $1.00 per page; $5.00 for certification |
Freestone County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI Records
The Freestone County Clerk at 103 E. Main Street holds misdemeanor DWI records from the County Court at Law. First offense DWI is a Class B misdemeanor under Texas Penal Code Section 49.04, carrying a minimum 72-hour jail sentence and fines up to $2,000. A second DWI offense is a Class A misdemeanor with a mandatory 30-day minimum. If the BAC on a first offense was 0.15 or higher, the charge rises to Class A automatically.
The County Clerk's phone is (903) 389-2533. Service is in-person. Records at this level include arrest details, the specific charge, bond conditions, court appearance dates, plea, and the final outcome. Standard copy fees apply. DWI convictions are permanent records. If you're requesting documents and can't visit, a written mail request is accepted. Call first to confirm hours and what identification you'll need to provide.
For a broader statewide search, Texas DPS Crime Records covers reported convictions from Freestone County courts and all other Texas counties in a single online database.
| Office | Freestone County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 103 E. Main Street, Fairfield, TX 75840 |
| Phone | (903) 389-2533 |
| Misdemeanor DWI | First and second offense records |
Searching for Freestone County DWI Records
Freestone County does not have a full online case search portal available to the public. Records are accessed in person or by written mail request. Both the District Clerk and County Clerk share an address on East Main Street in Fairfield, which makes it easy to visit both offices in one trip if you need to check both felony and misdemeanor records.
If you need records for a case where the offense level is unclear, start by calling either office. They can tell you whether a particular name appears in their system and which office holds the relevant file. That saves a trip if you need to check both courts.
Crash reports from DWI accidents in Freestone County can be requested through TxDOT's CRIS online system. These peace officer crash reports are not the same as court case records. They document what happened at the scene and cost $6 for a standard copy or $8 for certified. Parties involved in the accident, their attorneys, and insurers can all request these.
Driving records showing license status and DWI convictions can be ordered from the DPS driver record portal. A certified complete history costs $10 and is available online without visiting a DPS office.
Texas DWI Laws in Freestone County
Freestone County prosecutes all DWI cases under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A DWI conviction requires proof that the defendant was operating a motor vehicle in a public place while intoxicated. Intoxication means a BAC of 0.08 or above or the loss of normal use of mental or physical faculties due to alcohol or drugs.
First and second offenses are Class B and Class A misdemeanors handled in the County Court. Third and subsequent convictions become third-degree felonies under Section 49.09 and go to the district court. DWI with a child in the car is a state jail felony under Section 49.045 starting with the first offense. Intoxication assault and manslaughter are also felonies processed at the district court level in Fairfield.
Texas does not allow deferred adjudication for DWI. Every DWI case must end in a conviction or dismissal. There is no deferred option that avoids a final criminal disposition. Records for DWI convictions are permanent in all Texas courts. This is true for both misdemeanor and felony DWI cases in Freestone County.
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission at tabc.texas.gov handles enforcement related to alcohol licensing in the county and may have records when alcohol service contributed to a DWI case.
ALR and License Suspension in Freestone County
Every DWI arrest in Freestone County triggers the Administrative License Revocation process with Texas DPS. The arresting officer takes the physical license and hands over a 40-day temporary driving permit at the time of arrest. The driver must request a hearing within 15 days or the suspension becomes automatic when the permit expires.
Refusing the chemical test leads to a 180-day suspension on the first offense. Failing the test at 0.08 or above brings a 90-day suspension. Prior ALR actions within 10 years double those periods. The rules are in Transportation Code Chapter 524. The ALR case runs separately from the criminal case. Winning the DWI trial does not reverse the ALR suspension.
After the suspension ends, a $125 reinstatement fee to DPS is required before driving privileges are restored. Driving records are available from dps.texas.gov for $4 to $22 depending on the type of record you need.
Texas DPS Records Access
Statewide DWI records that include Freestone County cases can be requested through the Texas DPS public information portal.
DPS records provide statewide conviction history and are a reliable source when local clerk office access is limited or when checking for prior DWI charges from outside Freestone County.
Nearby Counties
Freestone County is in central Texas south of Dallas. Neighboring counties have their own court systems for DWI cases.