Find DWI Records in Lampasas County

Lampasas County DUI and DWI records are maintained by the District Clerk and County Clerk in the city of Lampasas. The 33rd District Court handles felony DWI cases, while the County Court at Law handles misdemeanor charges. You can search or request records in person at the courthouse on East 4th Street or contact the clerk offices by phone.

Lampasas County District Clerk

The Lampasas County District Clerk maintains all felony DWI records in the county. The 33rd District Court handles third or higher DWI offenses, intoxication assault, intoxication manslaughter, and DWI with a child passenger under 15. Under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49, a third DWI is a third-degree felony with 2 to 10 years in prison and fines up to $10,000. These records are kept permanently at the District Clerk office.

Online access to Lampasas County district court records is limited. Most searches are done by visiting the office at 501 E. 4th Street in Lampasas. You can also call ahead to ask about a specific case. Copies cost $1.00 per page and certified copies add a $5.00 fee. E-filing is available for attorneys. Bring the defendant's full legal name and an approximate date range to help the clerk locate the right file. Case numbers speed up the process.

Lampasas County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI Records

The Lampasas County Clerk holds misdemeanor DWI records for the County Court at Law. First and second offense DWI are filed here. A first DWI under Texas Penal Code Section 49.04 is a Class B misdemeanor with a minimum 72-hour jail term. A BAC of 0.15 or above makes it a Class A. Second DWI is Class A with a mandatory 30-day minimum. Records show the charge, BAC level, plea, court dates, and final outcome.

The County Clerk office is also at 501 E. 4th Street, Lampasas. In-person service is the main way to access records. Standard copy fees apply. If you know the general time period and the defendant's name, the clerk can search the docket. Misdemeanor DWI convictions are kept as part of the permanent court record.

The Texas DPS official government records portal, shown below from dps.texas.gov, provides statewide context for how DWI cases connect to driver license suspensions after a Lampasas County arrest.

The Texas DPS administers the Administrative License Revocation program that begins immediately after any DWI arrest in Lampasas County.

Lampasas County Sheriff DWI Arrest Records

The Lampasas County Sheriff's Office handles DWI arrests in unincorporated parts of the county. Arrest reports, booking records, and jail logs are kept by the sheriff's office. These records are separate from the court records at the clerk offices. You can request them directly from the Sheriff's Records Division under the Texas Public Information Act.

Arrest report copies typically cost $5.00. Processing can take up to 10 business days. Reports include the deputy's narrative, field sobriety test observations, chemical test results, and information on the stop itself. Booking records show the charge level, bond amount, and any prior DWI history noted at intake. Video evidence from body cameras or dash cameras can be requested but may take longer and carry extra fees.

Note: DWI arrests made by the Lampasas Police Department are handled through the city's records division, separate from the county sheriff.

License Suspension After a Lampasas County DWI

Any DWI arrest in Lampasas County triggers the Texas DPS Administrative License Revocation program. The arresting officer takes the physical license and gives a 40-day temporary permit. The driver must request an ALR hearing within 15 days of the arrest or the suspension goes into effect without a hearing. This is a civil administrative process that runs separate from the criminal case in county or district court.

For a first offense, refusing a chemical test leads to a 180-day suspension. Failing a test at 0.08 or above leads to a 90-day suspension. Prior ALR history within 10 years doubles each of those periods. A $125 reinstatement fee is required before DPS will restore driving privileges. Full ALR rules are in Transportation Code Chapter 524.

Driving records for Lampasas County residents can be ordered through dps.texas.gov. A Type 3A certified complete history, which includes DWI-related suspension events, costs $10 online. Records are not available at driver license offices or by phone.

DWI Charges in Lampasas County Courts

All DWI charges in Lampasas County are filed under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. The county court handles Class B and Class A misdemeanors. The 33rd District Court handles felonies. The charge level depends on prior convictions, BAC level, and whether any aggravating factors like a child passenger or serious injury were involved. Intoxication assault under Section 49.07 and intoxication manslaughter under Section 49.08 are both felonies that go to district court.

Crash records linked to DWI incidents in Lampasas County are held by TxDOT. The peace officer's crash report (CR-3) costs $6 for a regular copy and $8 for a certified one. All requests now go through the CRIS Request online system. TxDOT stopped taking mail subpoena requests as of January 2025. TxDOT retains crash records for 10 years plus the current year.

Criminal history data statewide is held by the Texas DPS Crime Records Service. Conviction records and deferred adjudications are searchable online for a small fee. This can be useful when checking whether someone has prior DWI convictions that could affect sentencing in a current Lampasas County case.

Nearby Counties

Lampasas County is in central Texas near the Highland Lakes region. DWI cases in neighboring counties are handled by their own courts.