Reagan County DUI and DWI Records

Reagan County DUI and DWI records are maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk at the Courthouse in Big Lake, Texas. If you need to search for a DWI case or get copies of court documents, you can visit in person during regular business hours or send a written request by mail. The County Clerk handles misdemeanor DWI cases. The District Clerk handles felony DWI charges. Online access to records in this small West Texas county is very limited, so in-person or mail requests are the standard approach.

Reagan County Clerk and District Clerk

The County Clerk in Reagan County handles all Class A and B misdemeanor DWI records. That means first and second offense DWI cases go through this office. The District Clerk handles all felony DWI records through the 112th Judicial District Court, which is shared with several other counties in the region. These cases include third offense DWI, DWI with a child passenger, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter.

Both offices are at the Reagan County Courthouse in Big Lake, TX 78932. The County Clerk can be reached at (325) 884-2442. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Because Reagan County is small and very remote, online access to records is minimal. An in-person visit to Big Lake is the most direct way to search records.

For mail requests, write a brief letter with the full name of the person, approximate year of the case, and your contact information. Include payment for the estimated copy fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Send it to the appropriate office at the Reagan County Courthouse, Big Lake, TX 78932. The Texas Judicial Branch may have limited docket data for Reagan County cases in the re:SearchTX system.

Finding DWI Records in Reagan County

Reagan County is one of the smaller and more remote counties in West Texas. Online records access is very limited here. The most reliable way to get DWI records is to visit the courthouse in Big Lake in person. Bring the full name of the person and an approximate case year. Staff can look up records by name or cause number and make copies on site.

Mail requests work but take longer. Write a brief description of what you need, include the name and approximate year, and attach a check or money order for the copy fee. Send it to the Reagan County Courthouse. Staff will process the request and return copies by mail.

Arrest records and incident reports from the Reagan County Sheriff's Office are available through the Texas Public Information Act. Submit a written request to the Sheriff's Office in Big Lake. Processing times vary. Crash reports from DWI-related accidents can be obtained through the Texas Department of Transportation at $6.00 for standard copies and $8.00 for certified copies.

Note: Reagan County's 112th District Court serves multiple counties on a rotating schedule. Court dates in Big Lake may be limited. Call the District Clerk for the current court calendar before making a trip.

Texas DWI Laws and Charges

Texas DWI law comes from 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. There is a 72-hour mandatory minimum in jail. An open container raises that to six days minimum.

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. A BAC at or above 0.15 elevates even a first offense to Class A. The TxDOT impaired driving page provides a complete summary of penalty levels.

A third DWI is a third degree felony, carrying 2 to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. DWI with a child passenger under 15 is a state jail felony. Intoxication assault causing serious bodily injury is a third degree felony. Intoxication manslaughter is a second degree felony: 2 to 20 years. All felony DWI charges in Reagan County go through the 112th District Court.

Under Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041, any driver under 21 with detectable alcohol faces a DUI charge separate from the adult DWI statute. This results in fines, license suspension, and alcohol education requirements.

Administrative License Revocation

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

You have 15 days from the arrest to request a hearing with the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Without a request, the suspension starts on day 40. The temporary permit in the notice is good for 40 days. A first refusal brings 180 days of suspension. A failed test at or above 0.08 BAC brings 90 days. Reinstating your license requires a $125 fee to the Texas DPS.

Reagan County Court System

The 112th Judicial District Court handles all felony criminal cases in Reagan County, including felony DWI charges. The court serves multiple counties in the region and meets in Big Lake on a rotating schedule. The County Court handles misdemeanor DWI cases locally. Both courts are at the Reagan County Courthouse.

For eligible defendants, community supervision or deferred adjudication may be available. Contact the court clerk for current details. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division stores statewide criminal history data from Reagan County law enforcement. All DWI officers are certified through TCOLE under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1701.

Driver Records and DPS Resources

Order your 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. Mail orders go to Texas DPS, Box 149008, Austin, TX 78714-9008. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission regulates alcohol businesses in Reagan County.

For public information requests to DPS, use the process at dps.texas.gov.

The image below shows the Texas DPS official records system used statewide for DUI and DWI records access.

Texas DPS and TxDOT maintain state-level records that support DWI case research in Reagan County and across West Texas.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Reagan County in West Texas. Each has its own courthouse for DWI records.