Gregg County DUI and DWI Records

Gregg County DUI and DWI records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Longview, Texas. You can search these records online or visit the courthouse to find case details, charges, and court outcomes for DWI arrests in the county.

Gregg County District Clerk

The Gregg County District Clerk handles all felony DWI cases in the county. This includes third or subsequent DWI offenses, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. The office is in Longview at 101 E. Methvin Street and keeps records going back many years. E-filing is now required for attorneys. The 124th and 188th District Courts, along with two other courts, handle the felony criminal docket.

You can search court records online at the District Clerk's site. The search lets you look up by defendant name or case number. Case files show charges, bond amounts, court dates, and dispositions. Documents cost $1.00 per page to download. Certified copies cost $5.00 more. In-person requests are also welcome at the courthouse.

Gregg County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI

First and second DWI offenses are Class B and Class A misdemeanors under Texas Penal Code Section 49.04. These cases go through the County Clerk's office and are heard in the two County Courts at Law. The County Clerk is also at 101 E. Methvin Street. You can reach them at (903) 236-8435.

Misdemeanor DWI records at the County Clerk's office show the charge, the BAC level if a chemical test was done, the plea entered, and the sentence or probation terms. Records are kept permanently for all DWI convictions. You can request copies in person or online. Standard fees apply.

Note: A second DWI conviction becomes a Class A misdemeanor with a minimum of 30 days in jail and fines up to $4,000 under state law.

Longview Police Department Records

The Longview Police Department keeps arrest and incident reports for DWI cases that happen within city limits. You can request reports from their Records Division. Longview PD is at 100 E. Cotton Street. Call (903) 237-1170 for the records line. Visit longviewtexas.gov/police for more.

Police reports for DWI cases include the officer's notes on impairment, field sobriety test results, any breath or blood test data, and the details of the arrest. Reports cost $5.00 each. Processing takes about 10 business days. Reports are available in person or by mail. Video evidence such as dash cam or body cam footage can be requested separately and may carry extra fees.

DWI arrest records from the sheriff's office cover incidents outside city limits in unincorporated parts of Gregg County. The Gregg County Sheriff handles law enforcement for those areas. Contact the Sheriff's office for arrest records not handled by Longview PD.

Texas DWI Laws and What Records Show

Texas defines intoxication under Penal Code Chapter 49 as either having a BAC of 0.08 or higher, or not having normal use of mental or physical faculties due to alcohol or drugs. Either test can support a DWI charge. A first offense is a Class B misdemeanor with up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine. That minimum is 72 hours. If the BAC was 0.15 or above, the charge steps up to a Class A misdemeanor.

Gregg County DWI records will show which offense level was charged. They also show the plea, the sentence, and any probation terms. Community supervision for DWI often requires DWI education classes, community service hours, and a Victim Impact Panel. Bond records show whether an ignition interlock was required as a condition of release.

Third and later DWI offenses are third-degree felonies under Penal Code Section 49.09. These carry 2 to 10 years in prison and fines up to $10,000. Records for these cases stay in the District Court file permanently. Intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter are also felonies handled by the District Court. Crash reports from DWI incidents are held by the Texas Department of Transportation under Texas Transportation Code Section 550.062.

Driver Records and License Suspension

The Texas Department of Public Safety handles the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) program. After a DWI arrest, the officer takes the license and issues a 40-day temporary permit. The driver has only 15 days to request an ALR hearing to fight the suspension. If no hearing is requested, the suspension takes effect automatically.

For adults, refusing a chemical test results in a 180-day suspension for a first offense. Failing the test at 0.08 or above results in a 90-day suspension for a first offense. These civil suspensions happen apart from any criminal case and can stand even if the criminal charges are dropped. A $125 reinstatement fee is required before DPS will renew or issue a license after an ALR suspension.

You can order your own driving record online at dps.texas.gov. The Type 3 complete history shows all recorded violations and crashes. Fees range from $4 to $22 depending on the type. You can also order by mail using Form DR-1.

State-Level DWI Record Resources

The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains statewide criminal history data. It acts as the state control terminal for criminal justice programs and shares data with the FBI. Criminal history records include DWI convictions across all Texas counties. You can request your own record or submit Form CR-63 for a personal criminal history report.

The Texas Judicial Branch provides information on court structure and operations. The statewide re:SearchTX system allows name-based searches across many Texas courts. Some counties participate in this shared system, making it easier to find records without knowing exactly which court handled a case.

For public information requests from DPS, you can submit through the DPS Public Information Center or email publicrecords@dps.texas.gov. Charges for copies are set by the Office of the Attorney General. If fees will exceed $40, DPS must provide an itemized written estimate first.

Note: Texas law under Transportation Code Chapter 524 governs the ALR program in full detail, including hearing procedures and appeal rights.

Cities in Gregg County

Gregg County includes Longview and several smaller communities. DWI cases from all parts of the county go through the courts in Longview.

Nearby Counties

Gregg County borders several other East Texas counties. DWI records for those areas are kept in their respective county courthouses.