Llano County DUI and DWI Records

Llano County DUI and DWI records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Llano, Texas. You can search these records to find case filings, court outcomes, and arrest information for DWI offenses in the county. This page covers how to look up records, which offices handle them, and what state law says about drunk driving in Texas.

Llano County District and County Clerk

The District Clerk in Llano handles felony DWI cases. That means a third DWI offense, intoxication assault, or intoxication manslaughter all go through the 33rd District Court. The County Clerk handles first and second offense DWI cases, which are misdemeanors under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49.

Both offices are in the Llano County Courthouse. Records go back many years. You can ask for copies in person or by mail. Most people can get what they need with a name search or a case number. Staff can help if you are not sure which court handled a case.

DWI Offenses Under Texas Law

Texas law defines driving while intoxicated in Texas Penal Code Section 49.04. A person is intoxicated if they have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more, or if drugs or alcohol have taken away their normal use of mental or physical abilities. That second standard means you can be charged even if your BAC is below 0.08.

A first offense DWI is a Class B misdemeanor. The law sets a minimum of three days in jail and up to 180 days total, plus a fine up to $2,000. If you had an open container in the car, the minimum goes up to six days. A BAC of 0.15 or above raises the charge to a Class A misdemeanor with up to one year in jail and fines up to $4,000. The Texas Department of Transportation posts penalty details for all impaired driving offenses on their site.

Second offense DWI is a Class A misdemeanor with a minimum of 30 days in jail. A third conviction becomes a third-degree felony with two to ten years in prison. The county clerk keeps misdemeanor records here in Llano. Felony records go to the district clerk under the 33rd District Court.

Texas also has a zero tolerance rule for drivers under 21. Under Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041, any detectable alcohol is enough for a DUI charge against a minor. It does not matter if the BAC is below 0.08. A first offense is a Class C misdemeanor with a fine, community service, and a license suspension.

How to Search Llano County DWI Records

You can search Llano County DWI records in person at the courthouse. Bring the name of the person you are searching for and, if you have it, a case number. Staff at the clerk's office can do a name search and print out case information. Online access is very limited for this county, so most requests need an in-person visit or a mail request.

To get copies by mail, write to the District Clerk or County Clerk at 801 Ford Street, Llano, TX 78643. Tell them the type of record you need, the name, and any case details you have. Include a check or money order for the copy fees. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies have an extra $5.00 certification fee per document. Mail requests can take several days to process, so plan for that time.

The statewide Texas Judicial Branch site at txcourts.gov has tools that can help you find case information across different counties. The re:SearchTX portal, linked from that site, lets you do a name search for court records in many Texas counties, including felony cases in the 33rd District.

For driving records tied to a DWI case, the Texas DPS Driver Record system lets you order a copy of your own record online. You will need your license number, date of birth, and audit number. Records for other people require a DR-1 form and a valid reason under the federal Driver Privacy Protection Act.

Note: Online access to Llano County court records is limited. In-person visits to the courthouse are the most reliable way to get what you need.

License Suspension After a DWI Arrest

When a driver is arrested for DWI in Llano County, the arresting officer takes the physical driver's license and issues a temporary permit. That permit is good for 40 days. The driver has just 15 days from the arrest to request an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing to fight the suspension. Under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 524, missing that window means the suspension takes effect automatically on the 40th day.

Suspension periods vary. If you refused to give a breath or blood sample, you face 180 days for a first offense or two years if you have a prior refusal within ten years. If you took the test and failed with a 0.08 or higher BAC, you get a 90-day suspension for a first offense or one year with a prior suspension in the last decade. After the suspension ends, you must pay a $125 reinstatement fee to Texas DPS before your license is valid again.

The ALR hearing is run by the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). It is a civil process that runs apart from the criminal case. Even if the criminal charge is dropped, the ALR suspension can still happen. Likewise, a not guilty verdict in court does not undo the ALR suspension if the hearing was already decided.

Crash Reports in Llano County

If a DWI case in Llano County involved a crash, there may also be a Peace Officer's Crash Report (CR-3) on file with TxDOT. Texas law requires officers to file crash reports with TxDOT within 10 days for crashes involving injury, death, or property damage of $1,000 or more. TxDOT keeps these reports for 10 years. A regular copy costs $6.00 and a certified copy is $8.00. You can order them through the TxDOT CRIS online system.

These crash reports can be useful if you are involved in a DWI case that resulted in an accident. They document the scene, officer observations, and the basic facts of the crash. Access is limited to people with a direct interest in the incident, such as drivers, owners, insurers, and attorneys.

DPS also maintains criminal history records through the Crime Records Division. Conviction records and deferred adjudication information are available online. More detailed background check requests go through the official DPS public information process.

The Texas DPS Public Information office processes requests for criminal history records under the Texas Public Information Act.

Requests can be submitted online, by mail to Box 4087, Austin, TX 78773, or in person at 5805 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or are close to Llano County. If you are not sure which county has the records you need, check where the arrest or crash took place.