DUI and DWI Records in Presidio County

Presidio County DUI and DWI records are kept by the County Clerk and District Clerk at the Presidio County Courthouse in Marfa, Texas. If you need to search for a DWI case or get copies of court documents, you can go to the courthouse in person or send a written request by mail. Misdemeanor DWI cases go through the County Clerk. Felony DWI cases go through the District Clerk, which serves the 83rd Judicial District Court shared with several other West Texas counties. Online access is very limited in Presidio County, so most requests need to be done in person or by mail.

Presidio County Clerk and District Clerk

The County Clerk in Presidio County handles all Class A and B misdemeanor DWI records. First and second offense DWI cases are filed and kept at this office. The District Clerk handles felony DWI records, which includes third offense DWI, DWI with a child passenger, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. Both offices are at the Presidio County Courthouse in Marfa.

The Presidio County Clerk is at 320 N. Highland Street, Marfa, TX 79843. The phone is (432) 729-4602. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Walk-in visits are the most reliable way to access records. Mail requests are also accepted with a check or money order for the copy fee.

The Presidio County District Clerk is at the same address and can be reached at (432) 729-4603. This office serves the 83rd Judicial District Court, which also covers Brewster, Pecos, Reeves, and Terrell counties. The 83rd District Court rotates through each county seat, so check with the District Clerk on when the court meets in Marfa. E-filing is available for attorneys through eFileTexas.gov.

How to Find DWI Records in Presidio County

Presidio County is a small, remote county in far West Texas. Online access to DWI records is very limited. The most direct way to search is to visit the courthouse in Marfa and ask at the clerk's office counter. Bring the full name of the person and, if you have it, an approximate year for the case. Staff can look up the case and make copies for you on the spot.

Mail requests are accepted by both offices. Send a written letter with the name, approximate date, and your return address. Include a check or money order for the expected copy fee. Send requests to 320 N. Highland Street, Marfa, TX 79843. The Texas Judicial Branch and the re:SearchTX portal may have limited docket data for cases filed in the 83rd Judicial District Court.

The Presidio County Sheriff's Office handles DWI arrests in the unincorporated areas of the county. Arrest records and incident reports are available through written public information requests under the Texas Public Information Act. Processing times vary but routine requests are typically handled within 10 business days.

Crash reports are held by the Texas Department of Transportation, not local law enforcement. Standard copies are $6.00 and certified copies are $8.00. Orders can be placed through the TxDOT online system or by mail.

Note: Because the 83rd District Court travels to multiple counties on a rotating schedule, court dates in Marfa may be limited. Call the District Clerk before planning any in-person trip.

DWI Laws in Texas

Texas DWI offenses are all defined in Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor with up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. The mandatory minimum is 72 hours in jail. If an open container was present, that minimum goes up to six days.

A second DWI is a Class A misdemeanor: up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine. The mandatory minimum is 30 days. If a blood or breath test shows a BAC of 0.15 or more, even a first DWI is elevated to Class A. The TxDOT impaired driving page covers all penalty ranges for Texas DWI offenses in plain language.

A third DWI conviction is a third degree felony: 2 to 10 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. DWI with a child passenger under 15 is a state jail felony. Intoxication assault is a third degree felony when serious bodily injury results. Intoxication manslaughter is a second degree felony with 2 to 20 years in prison. All felony DWI charges in Presidio County go through the 83rd Judicial District Court.

Under Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041, any driver under 21 with any detectable amount of alcohol in their system can be charged with DUI. This is separate from DWI and results in fines, license suspension, and required alcohol education classes.

Administrative License Revocation

After a DWI arrest in Presidio County, the arresting officer takes the physical license and issues a Notice of Suspension. The Texas DPS manages this civil process under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 524, which is the Administrative License Revocation program.

You have 15 days from the arrest to request an ALR hearing. Without a hearing request, the license suspension takes effect on day 40. The temporary permit in the notice is valid for 40 days. A first refusal results in a 180-day suspension. A failed chemical test at or above 0.08 BAC results in a 90-day suspension. To reinstate the license, pay a $125 fee to the Texas DPS.

Note: The ALR suspension is a civil proceeding separate from the criminal DWI case. The license can be suspended even if the criminal charge is dismissed.

Presidio County Court Information

The 83rd Judicial District Court handles all felony criminal cases in Presidio County. This includes felony DWI charges. The court also serves Brewster, Pecos, Reeves, and Terrell counties. Court sessions in Marfa are scheduled on a rotating basis. Contact the District Clerk to find out the current court calendar for Presidio County.

The County Court at Law handles misdemeanor DWI cases and has jurisdiction over probate matters, civil cases under the threshold amount, and some juvenile cases. Community supervision and deferred adjudication may be available for eligible DWI defendants. Ask the court clerk for information on current programs.

The Texas DPS Crime Records Division stores statewide criminal history data including arrest records from Presidio County. All DWI enforcement officers are certified through TCOLE under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1701.

Driver Records and State Resources

Order your Texas driving record through the Texas DPS driver record page. A Type 2 covers three years of history. A Type 3 covers your complete driving record. Online copies cost $4.00 to $22.00 depending on the type. Mail requests go to Texas DPS, Box 149008, Austin, TX 78714-9008.

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission regulates alcohol businesses in Presidio County. For public information requests to DPS, follow the process at dps.texas.gov.

The state-level image below represents the Texas DPS official records portal used statewide for DUI and DWI records access.

Texas DPS maintains statewide criminal history and driver records that support DWI case research in Presidio County and across far West Texas.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Presidio County in far West Texas. Each has its own clerk's office for DWI records.