Search Randall County DWI Records
Randall County DUI and DWI records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Canyon, Texas. If you need to find a DWI case or get copies of court documents, you can visit the courthouse in person, use the county's online portal, or send a written request by mail. The District Clerk handles felony DWI cases through two district courts. The County Clerk handles misdemeanor DWI charges through the County Court at Law. Amarillo, which spans both Randall and Potter counties, generates a significant share of DWI cases in this area.
Randall County Overview
Randall County District Clerk and County Clerk
The Randall County District Clerk handles all felony DWI records. Felony DWI charges go through the 47th and 181st Judicial District Courts, which are shared with neighboring Potter County. These courts handle third offense DWI, DWI with a child passenger, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. The District Clerk maintains an online portal for basic case lookup. E-filing is mandatory for attorneys.
The Randall County District Clerk is at 2309 Russell Long Boulevard, Canyon, TX 79015. The phone is (806) 468-5601. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. An online portal is available for basic case search. Copy fees are $1.00 per page.
The Randall County Clerk is at the same address and can be reached at (806) 468-5602. The County Court at Law handles all Class A and B misdemeanor DWI cases including first and second offense DWI. Walk-in service and mail requests are both available.
| District Clerk | 2309 Russell Long Boulevard, Canyon, TX 79015 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (806) 468-5601 |
| County Clerk | Same address, (806) 468-5602 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Copy Fee | $1.00 per page |
How to Search DWI Records in Randall County
Randall County offers online access to case records through the District Clerk's portal. You can search felony cases by name or case number without visiting the courthouse. The portal gives basic case information and docket entries. For certified copies or specific documents, an in-person visit or mail request is needed.
The Texas Judicial Branch also runs re:SearchTX, which may have additional case data for Randall County district court cases. For misdemeanor DWI cases held by the County Clerk, in-person access or mail requests are the standard options.
Most DWI arrests in the Amarillo area are made by the Amarillo Police Department or the Randall County Sheriff's Office. The Amarillo Police Department records division can be contacted at (806) 378-3200. Police reports, arrest records, and incident reports cost $5.00 per report. Note that cases arising from Amarillo DWI arrests may be filed in either Randall or Potter County depending on where the stop occurred.
Crash reports from DWI-related accidents are available through the Texas Department of Transportation. Standard copies are $6.00 and certified copies are $8.00. You can order online through the TxDOT crash records system.
Texas DWI Laws
Texas DWI and related offenses are all in Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor: up to 180 days in jail and up to $2,000 in fines. The mandatory minimum is 72 hours. An open container raises it to six days minimum.
A second DWI is a Class A misdemeanor, meaning up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine. The mandatory minimum is 30 days in jail. A BAC of 0.15 or more elevates a first DWI to Class A. The TxDOT impaired driving page has all penalty ranges in plain language.
A third DWI is a third degree felony: 2 to 10 years in prison and up to $10,000. DWI with a child passenger under 15 is a state jail felony. Intoxication assault is a third degree felony. Intoxication manslaughter is a second degree felony with 2 to 20 years in prison. All these felony cases go through the Randall County District Clerk.
Under Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041, drivers under 21 with any detectable alcohol face a DUI charge. This is separate from DWI and carries its own fines, suspension, and education requirements.
Administrative License Revocation
When a driver is arrested for DWI in Randall County, the officer takes the physical license and issues a Notice of Suspension. The Texas DPS manages this process under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 524.
You have 15 days from the arrest to request a hearing. If no hearing is requested, the suspension begins on day 40. The temporary permit is good for 40 days. A first refusal to take a chemical test results in 180 days of suspension. A failed test at 0.08 BAC or higher results in 90 days of suspension. A $125 fee to the Texas DPS is required before reinstating the license.
Randall County Courts
Randall County has two district courts: the 47th and 181st Judicial District Courts, both shared with Potter County. Felony DWI cases go through one of these courts. The County Court at Law handles misdemeanor DWI and other county-level matters. All courts meet in Canyon at the Randall County courthouse.
Deferred adjudication and community supervision may be available for eligible DWI defendants in Randall County. These options typically involve fines, community service, probation, and sometimes treatment programs. Contact the court clerk for eligibility requirements and available programs. All DWI enforcement officers are certified through TCOLE under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1701.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains statewide criminal history data. Arrest records from Randall County agencies are reported to this centralized system.
Driver Records and State Resources
Order a Texas driving record through the Texas DPS driver record page. Type 2 covers three years. Type 3 covers your full history. Online copies cost $4.00 to $22.00. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission regulates alcohol licensing in Randall County and the Amarillo metro area.
For public information requests to DPS related to DWI enforcement records, follow the process at dps.texas.gov.
The state-level image below shows the Texas DPS records portal used across the state for DUI and DWI records access.
Texas DPS maintains criminal history and driver records that support DWI case research in Randall County and the Amarillo area.
Cities in Randall County
Amarillo spans both Randall and Potter counties. DWI cases from the Amarillo area may be filed in either county.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Randall County in the Texas Panhandle. Each has its own clerk's office for DWI records.