Guadalupe County DWI Records Search

Guadalupe County DUI and DWI records are maintained by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Seguin, Texas. These records are public and available for search at the courthouse or through online court portals for anyone who needs to find DWI case history in the county.

Guadalupe County District Clerk

The District Clerk in Guadalupe County handles felony DWI records. A third or higher DWI offense is a third-degree felony under Texas Penal Code Section 49.09. Intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter cases also go through the District Court. The office is located at the Guadalupe County Courthouse in Seguin.

Case records at the District Clerk's office include indictments, judgments, probation orders, and all filed motions. You can search by name or cause number. Documents cost $1.00 per page, with certified copies adding $5.00. E-filing is required for attorneys. Pro se defendants may still file in person. Records are kept permanently for all felony convictions.

County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI Records

First and second DWI offenses in Guadalupe County are handled by the County Court. These are misdemeanor cases filed with the County Clerk. A first offense is a Class B misdemeanor. A second offense steps up to a Class A misdemeanor with a required minimum of 30 days in jail under Penal Code Section 49.09.

County Court records show the arrest information, the chemical test results (if any), the plea entered, and the sentence. Probation records from the County Court show conditions like DWI education, community service, and victim impact panel attendance. You can request these records at the County Clerk's office in Seguin. Standard fees apply, and all DWI conviction records are permanent.

Note: Guadalupe County is a fast-growing suburban county near San Antonio, which means higher court activity than many rural Texas counties of similar size.

How Texas DWI Law Works in Guadalupe County

The core DWI offense under Texas Penal Code Section 49.04 requires only that a person operated a motor vehicle while intoxicated in a public place. Intoxication can be shown by a BAC of 0.08 or higher, or by evidence that alcohol or drugs affected the person's normal faculties. Officers can use field sobriety tests and portable breath tests to build a case before a chemical test is done.

Guadalupe County DWI records will reflect which standard was used. If the driver refused a blood or breath test, the record will note the refusal. If a chemical test was done, the specific BAC level appears in the file. This matters for enhancement purposes. A BAC of 0.15 or more at the time of arrest raises the first offense from a Class B to a Class A misdemeanor, adding potential jail time and fines.

Crash records from DWI incidents are held by the Texas Department of Transportation. Officers must file a CR-3 crash report within 10 days when crashes involve injury, death, or damage over $1,000. These reports are not public records available online, but involved parties can purchase them for $6 (regular) or $8 (certified).

Driver's License Suspension Process

The Texas DPS runs a civil license suspension system called Administrative License Revocation that operates alongside any criminal case. After a DWI arrest, the officer seizes the driver's license on the spot. A temporary permit is given, valid for 40 days. The driver must request an ALR hearing within 15 days to delay the suspension or it becomes permanent without review.

For a first-offense adult, refusing to submit to testing suspends the license for 180 days. Failing the test at 0.08 or above means a 90-day suspension. These periods double if there was a prior ALR suspension within 10 years. Even a not-guilty verdict or case dismissal does not automatically reverse an ALR suspension. Those must be contested through the separate hearing process.

To get the license back after the suspension ends, a $125 reinstatement fee must be paid to DPS. You can order your complete driving record online at dps.texas.gov. The Type 3 record shows all violations and crashes on file. The full ALR process is governed by Transportation Code Chapter 524.

Additional Record Sources for Guadalupe County

The Texas Judicial Branch offers access to court information statewide. The re:SearchTX system lets you search by name across many Texas courts that participate in the shared system. This can help if you're not sure which court handled a case or if someone was arrested in multiple counties.

The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains all criminal history data submitted by local agencies statewide. DWI convictions from Guadalupe County courts feed into this system. You can request your own personal criminal history using the process described at the DPS website. Requests from third parties have more requirements under state and federal law.

For police department records, the Seguin Police Department handles DWI arrests within city limits. The Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated areas. Arrest reports, incident reports, and any video evidence can be requested through a public information request under the Texas Public Information Act. Submit requests to the relevant law enforcement agency based on where the arrest occurred.

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission also maintains records of alcohol-related violations and disciplinary actions. TABC enforcement records relate more to businesses and licensees, but the agency partners with law enforcement on DWI enforcement operations.

Nearby Counties

Guadalupe County sits between San Antonio and Austin. These nearby counties each keep their own DWI records.