Hudspeth County DWI Records

Hudspeth County DUI and DWI records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Sierra Blanca. This far West Texas county sits along Interstate 10 near the New Mexico border, and DWI cases here go through the 34th District Court. You can search or request records by visiting the courthouse or contacting the clerk offices directly.

Hudspeth County District Clerk

The Hudspeth County District Clerk handles felony DWI records in Sierra Blanca. This includes third or higher DWI offenses, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter cases. The 34th District Court has jurisdiction over Hudspeth County. Felony charges under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49 begin here when the crime rises above the misdemeanor level.

Online access to Hudspeth County records is very limited. Most searches must be done in person at the courthouse or by mail. The clerk office is located at 301 W. Main Street in Sierra Blanca. Records cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies require an extra $5.00 fee. E-filing is available for attorneys who need to submit documents to the court. Call ahead before visiting since the office serves a small rural county and staff may be limited on certain days.

Hudspeth County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI Records

The Hudspeth County Clerk keeps all misdemeanor DWI records for the County Court at Law. First and second DWI offenses in Hudspeth County are Class B and Class A misdemeanors under Texas Penal Code Section 49.04 and 49.09. A first DWI carries a minimum of 72 hours in jail. A second DWI has a mandatory 30-day minimum. The county clerk office is in the same building as the district clerk at 301 W. Main Street.

Records are available in person during business hours. Requests by mail are also accepted. Bring a valid photo ID and know the full name of the person you are searching for along with the approximate date of the case. The clerk can help you find the right case number. Standard copy fees apply. Most requests take a few days to fill if the records are not immediately on hand.

The Texas state image below is from the official Texas Penal Code Chapter 49 statutes page, which governs all DWI offenses in Hudspeth County and statewide.

Texas Penal Code Chapter 49 sets the legal standard for DWI charges prosecuted in Hudspeth County courts.

Hudspeth County Sheriff DWI Arrests

The Hudspeth County Sheriff's Office handles DWI arrests throughout the county, including along the stretch of Interstate 10 that crosses through this part of West Texas. DWI stops on I-10 are common because the highway runs across the entire county. The sheriff's office maintains arrest reports, incident reports, and jail booking records. Contact the sheriff directly for copies of arrest reports or booking records related to DWI cases.

Arrest report copies cost $5.00. Processing times for record requests vary but expect up to 10 business days for standard requests. Reports will include the officer's observations, field sobriety test results, chemical test data, and the formal charge under Texas Penal Code Section 49.04. Video evidence from patrol units may be requested separately and can take longer to produce.

Note: Hudspeth County shares the 34th District Court with El Paso County, so some felony DWI hearings may be held in El Paso rather than Sierra Blanca.

License Suspension and Texas DPS

After a DWI arrest in Hudspeth County, Texas DPS starts the Administrative License Revocation process right away. The arresting officer takes the physical license and gives the driver a 40-day temporary permit. The driver then has 15 days to request an ALR hearing or the suspension takes effect automatically. The ALR process is separate from the criminal case in district or county court.

For a first DWI offense, refusing a breath or blood test leads to a 180-day suspension. Failing the test at 0.08 or above results in a 90-day suspension. Prior ALR suspensions within 10 years double those periods. Even if the criminal charges get dismissed, the ALR suspension can still stand on its own. This is governed by Transportation Code Chapter 524. A $125 reinstatement fee must be paid before DPS will issue a new license.

Driving records can be ordered from dps.texas.gov. Fees range from $4 to $22 depending on the record type. The Type 3A certified complete history is the one most often needed for legal matters and costs $10 online.

DWI Law in Hudspeth County

Hudspeth County DWI cases follow the same state law as every other Texas county. Under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49, a first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor with a minimum 72-hour jail term and a fine up to $2,000. A BAC of 0.15 or higher at the time of the test upgrades it to a Class A misdemeanor with up to one year in jail and fines up to $4,000. Second DWI is a Class A misdemeanor with a 30-day minimum. A third DWI is a third-degree felony with 2 to 10 years in prison.

Driving with a child under 15 in the car while intoxicated under Section 49.045 is a state jail felony regardless of prior history. Intoxication assault under Section 49.07 is a third-degree felony. Intoxication manslaughter is a second-degree felony under Section 49.08. These enhanced charges carry much longer prison terms and higher fines than standard DWI counts.

For crashes tied to DWI arrests in Hudspeth County, TxDOT holds the peace officer crash report (CR-3). Copies cost $6 for regular and $8 for certified versions. All crash record requests go through the CRIS Request online system. TxDOT stopped accepting mail-in subpoena requests as of January 2025.

Note: The Texas DPS Crime Records Service maintains conviction data statewide. You can access that at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records.

Nearby Counties

Hudspeth County sits between El Paso County to the west and Culberson County to the east. DWI cases in those counties are handled by their own court systems.