Gray County DWI Records Search

Gray County DUI and DWI records are filed with the District Clerk and County Clerk in Pampa, the county seat in the Texas Panhandle. If you need to find a DWI case, look up an arrest record, or check the status of a drunk driving charge in Gray County, this page covers the local offices, court structure, and state resources that hold this information.

Gray County District Clerk

The Gray County District Clerk holds felony DWI records for the county. The 31st District Court covers Gray County and processes felony-level DWI charges. These include a third or subsequent DWI, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter as defined under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. Intoxication assault is a third-degree felony; intoxication manslaughter steps up to a second-degree felony.

The Gray County District Clerk is at 205 N. Russell Street in Pampa. The main phone line is (806) 669-8010. Records access is limited online, so most requests are handled in person or by mail. Document copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies add a $5.00 certification fee per document. Bring the defendant's name and date of birth or a case number. Attorneys use the state e-filing portal at txcourts.gov.

Gray County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI Records

The Gray County Clerk at 205 N. Russell Street maintains misdemeanor DWI records, which include first and second DWI offenses. A first offense with a BAC below 0.15 is a Class B misdemeanor under Penal Code Section 49.04. A BAC at or above 0.15 on a first offense, or any second DWI, becomes a Class A misdemeanor under Section 49.09. Second offense carries a mandatory minimum jail term of 30 days. The county court processes both of these charge levels.

The county clerk's phone is (806) 669-8002. Records include the charge, plea, court dates, and final disposition including any sentence, fine, or probation order. Services are primarily in person. Standard copy fees apply. If the case involved a deferred adjudication or dismissal, the record may still exist in the court system unless an expunction order was granted.

The Texas DPS Crime Records Service holds statewide conviction data that can be used alongside Gray County's local records to get a complete picture of DWI history.

Pampa Police Department Records

The Pampa Police Department handles DWI arrests within Pampa city limits. The Records Division is at 200 W. Foster Avenue and can be reached at (806) 669-5700. Arrest reports, incident reports, and related DWI documentation from city arrests can be requested in person or by mail. Standard report fees are $5.00 per report. Processing times are typically 10 business days.

Arrest records from the Pampa PD cover the officer's incident narrative, observed signs of impairment, field sobriety test results, and booking details. For arrests in unincorporated Gray County, the Gray County Sheriff's Office handles those cases. DWI arrests in either jurisdiction eventually feed into the same court system at the Gray County courthouse.

Note: Chemical test results from DWI arrests, such as breath test or blood draw records, are part of the law enforcement file and can be requested as part of a public information act request under Texas Government Code Chapter 552.

DWI Law as Applied in Gray County

Gray County DWI prosecutions follow Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. The standard first offense is a Class B misdemeanor. A BAC of 0.15 or above on a first offense, or a second conviction, is a Class A. Third and subsequent offenses are third-degree felonies. DWI with a child under 15 in the vehicle is a state jail felony under Section 49.045. These charge levels determine which clerk's office holds the record and what court handles the case.

Enhanced penalties under Section 49.09 also apply when prior convictions exist. A judge may impose ignition interlock device requirements as a bond condition in repeat offense cases. These conditions are documented in the case record and can be viewed at the clerk's office. Community supervision, fines, and alcohol education programs may also appear in the case file as part of the sentence.

If a DWI in Gray County involved a crash, the crash report (CR-3) is available through Texas DOT for $6 standard or $8 certified. Use the TxDOT CRIS Request system to order. The report covers driver information, crash details, and whether alcohol was listed as a contributing factor.

License Suspension After DWI Arrest in Gray County

Any DWI arrest in Gray County triggers an automatic administrative license revocation process through Texas DPS. The officer takes the physical license and provides a 40-day temporary permit. To avoid automatic suspension, the driver must request an ALR hearing within 15 days. This is a civil administrative process governed by Transportation Code Chapter 524.

A first-offense test failure leads to a 90-day suspension. A first-offense refusal leads to 180 days. These periods double when prior ALR suspensions exist within the past 10 years. The ALR suspension can remain even if the criminal case is dismissed or acquitted. A $125 reinstatement fee is required after the suspension to get a new license. Driver records can be ordered from dps.texas.gov for $4 to $22.

Nearby Counties

Gray County is in the Texas Panhandle. DWI cases in surrounding counties go through their own court systems.