Montgomery County DUI and DWI Records

Montgomery County DUI and DWI records are maintained by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Conroe. One of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, Montgomery County processes a high volume of DWI cases each year through its 9 district courts for felony charges and multiple county courts at law for misdemeanor offenses. You can search records online or visit the courthouse on West Davis Street in Conroe.

Montgomery County District Clerk

The Montgomery County District Clerk maintains felony DWI records for the county's 9 district courts. Third or higher DWI offenses, intoxication assault, intoxication manslaughter, and DWI with a child passenger under 15 are all filed in district court. Under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49, a third DWI is a third-degree felony. Intoxication manslaughter under Section 49.08 is a second-degree felony carrying 2 to 20 years in prison. All felony DWI records are permanent.

You can search Montgomery County DWI records online at mctx.org/district-clerk. The court records portal at mctx.org/court-records allows searches by defendant name, case number, or attorney. Document copies are available online for $1.00 per page. Certified copies add a $5.00 fee. E-filing has been mandatory for attorneys. The district clerk office is at 210 W. Davis St., Conroe. Call (936) 539-7855 with questions about specific cases.

Montgomery County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI Records

The Montgomery County Clerk at 210 W. Davis St. handles all misdemeanor DWI records for the county courts at law. A first DWI under Texas Penal Code Section 49.04 is a Class B misdemeanor with a minimum 72-hour jail term and fines up to $2,000. A BAC of 0.15 or above makes it a Class A misdemeanor with up to one year in jail. Second DWI under Section 49.09 is a Class A with a mandatory 30-day minimum. Records include charge, BAC result, plea, and final outcome.

The county clerk office is reachable at (936) 539-7885. Limited online access is available through the same court records portal used by the district clerk. In-person searches are also available. For older cases or if you need certified copies, plan to visit or call ahead. Standard fees apply for all copies. Montgomery County's rapid population growth means the county has added court capacity in recent years to handle the increased caseload.

The Conroe Police Department, shown below, handles DWI arrests in the county seat and maintains its own arrest records at 2300 Plantation Dr., Conroe.

Montgomery County DWI records span multiple courts and agencies, with online access available through the county's court records portal at mctx.org.

Montgomery County Sheriff and Police DWI Records

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office handles DWI arrests in unincorporated areas including The Woodlands and other suburban communities. The Woodlands Township Law Enforcement at (713) 703-4900 covers the Woodlands area. The Conroe Police Department at (936) 522-3200 handles arrests in the county seat. All law enforcement agencies in Montgomery County route DWI cases to the same Montgomery County court system in Conroe.

Arrest report copies from the sheriff or any city police department are typically $5.00. Processing takes up to 10 business days. Reports include the officer's observations, field sobriety test data, chemical test results, and the formal charge. Booking records showing bond amounts and prior history are also available. Video evidence from any arresting agency can be requested separately and may require additional time to produce.

Note: Montgomery County's size means DWI enforcement is spread across multiple agencies. Determine which agency made the arrest before submitting a records request to avoid delays.

License Suspension and ALR in Montgomery County

Every DWI arrest in Montgomery County starts the Texas DPS Administrative License Revocation process that same day. The officer takes the physical license and gives the driver a 40-day temporary permit. The driver has 15 days to request an ALR hearing or the suspension takes effect automatically. The ALR is a civil matter handled by the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings, completely separate from the criminal case in Montgomery County court. The process is in Transportation Code Chapter 524.

Refusing the chemical test on a first offense leads to a 180-day suspension. Failing at 0.08 or above leads to 90 days. Prior ALR history within 10 years doubles both periods. A $125 reinstatement fee must be paid to Texas DPS before a license is restored. A dismissed criminal case does not automatically cancel the ALR suspension. Driving records can be ordered from dps.texas.gov for $4 to $22.

Texas DWI Law and Montgomery County Cases

Montgomery County DWI cases are prosecuted under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. First offense DWI under Section 49.04 is a Class B misdemeanor with a minimum 72-hour jail term. Open container in possession at the time of the DWI raises the minimum jail time to six days. A BAC of 0.15 or above makes the first offense a Class A. Third DWI is a third-degree felony with 2 to 10 years in prison. DWI with a child under 15 is a state jail felony regardless of prior history under Section 49.045.

Montgomery County borders Harris County, and the two counties share a high volume of DWI traffic on I-45, the Hardy Toll Road, and other major arteries. Cases originating along these corridors may involve either county's law enforcement depending on the exact location of the stop. Crash reports for DWI accidents in Montgomery County are filed with TxDOT. Copies are $6 regular or $8 certified through the CRIS Request system. TxDOT keeps records for 10 years.

Statewide DWI conviction data including Montgomery County records is searchable through the Texas DPS Crime Records Service. Prior DWI convictions anywhere in Texas count toward enhancing a current Montgomery County charge from misdemeanor to felony level.

Nearby Counties

Montgomery County is north of Houston and borders several major metro area counties. DWI cases in those counties are handled by their own courts.