Kendall County DWI Records

Kendall County DUI and DWI records are on file at the courthouse in Boerne. The district clerk and county clerk offices maintain all DWI court documents for the county. Kendall County sits in the Texas Hill Country northwest of San Antonio and has seen significant population growth. DWI records for both misdemeanor and felony cases are available to the public through the courthouse offices.

Kendall County Clerk and District Clerk

The Kendall County Courthouse in Boerne houses both the county clerk and district clerk. The county clerk handles misdemeanor DWI records including first and second convictions in the county court at law. The district clerk maintains felony DWI records under the 216th Judicial District Court, which covers several Hill Country counties.

Kendall County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas. The courthouse in Boerne is the central point for all DWI court records. Attorneys must use e-filing through eFileTexas.gov. Copy fees are $1.00 per page for plain copies and $5.00 for certified documents. In-person access and mail requests are both available options.

Searching Kendall County DWI Records

To search DWI records in Kendall County, visit the courthouse in Boerne. Bring the name of the defendant and an approximate case date if possible. Staff can search the case index and provide copies at the counter. The clerk's office uses a digital case management system that allows searches by name, case number, or attorney name.

Mail requests are also available. Write to Kendall County Clerk or District Clerk at 201 E. San Antonio Avenue, Boerne, TX 78006. Include the defendant's name, the approximate dates, the type of record you need, and payment. Money orders are preferred for mail requests.

For a statewide court search, the Texas courts portal may have Kendall County data. Crash reports from DWI accidents in the county can be purchased through TxDOT. Standard reports are $6 and certified copies are $8. DPS driving records are available through the DPS driving records page.

DWI Law in Kendall County

Kendall County DWI cases follow Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. First DWI convictions are Class B misdemeanors with a 72-hour minimum jail sentence. The maximum is 180 days and a $2,000 fine. Open container in the vehicle raises the minimum to six days. A BAC of 0.15 or more is a Class A misdemeanor with up to one year in jail.

Second DWI is a Class A misdemeanor requiring 30 days minimum in jail. Third or subsequent offenses become third-degree felonies in the 216th District Court. These carry two to ten years in prison and fines up to $10,000. Texas state surcharges add $3,000 to $6,000 on top of these sentences depending on the specifics of the case.

Intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter are more serious charges that can result in longer prison terms. Kendall County's location on major corridors between San Antonio and Fredericksburg means law enforcement is active in DWI patrol. The TxDOT impaired driving page summarizes all applicable penalties.

License Suspension After a Kendall County DWI

A DWI arrest in Kendall County triggers the ALR process. The Texas DPS can suspend a driver's license for failing or refusing a chemical test. This action is separate from the criminal case. The officer takes the physical license at arrest and issues a 40-day temporary permit. The driver has 15 days to request a hearing.

Under Transportation Code Chapter 524, first-offense failure brings a 90-day suspension. Refusing a test brings 180 days. Prior suspensions within ten years increase these periods. After any suspension, a $125 reinstatement fee must be paid to DPS before driving legally again. You can order your driving record online to confirm your status.

Resources for Kendall County DWI Cases

The Kendall County Sheriff's Office handles DWI arrests in unincorporated areas. The Boerne Police Department covers city incidents. Both maintain records available through written public information requests. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains the statewide criminal history database.

For DUI cases involving drivers under 21, refer to Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041. Zero tolerance rules apply. The TABC enforces these rules. For state public information requests, use the DPS Public Information portal. The Texas Public Information Act requires responses within ten business days.

Law enforcement officers in Kendall County must be trained and certified under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1701. This includes field sobriety testing and breath test operation. These certification requirements affect the validity of evidence in DWI prosecutions.

Nearby Counties

Kendall County is in the Texas Hill Country. These bordering counties each maintain separate DWI records.