San Augustine County DWI Records

San Augustine County DUI and DWI records are maintained by the District Clerk and County Clerk at the courthouse in San Augustine. Both offices handle criminal case records for the county, and you can request DWI case files, court outcomes, and related documents from either office depending on the charge level.

San Augustine County District Clerk

The San Augustine County District Clerk at 221 W. Columbia Street handles all felony DWI records for this East Texas county. Felony DWI cases include third offense DWI and above, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. The 1st District Court hears felony criminal cases. Call (936) 275-2401 to reach the clerk during weekday business hours.

Online access to San Augustine County DWI records is limited. You will need to contact the district clerk directly to search for specific cases or request copies of documents. Searches can typically be done by defendant name or case number. Document copies cost $1.00 per page under Texas law, and certified copies carry a $5.00 per document surcharge. Felony records are permanent. Expunged records are sealed within 30 days of a court order.

Electronic filing through eFileTexas.gov is available for attorneys. Documents filed electronically appear in the system within about 24 hours. The district clerk maintains the complete docket for each felony DWI case, including all hearings, motions, orders, and the final disposition.

Under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49, a third DWI is a third-degree felony. Intoxication assault resulting in serious bodily injury is also third-degree. Intoxication manslaughter is second-degree. DWI with a child under 15 in the vehicle is a state jail felony under Section 49.045.

San Augustine County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The San Augustine County Clerk at 221 W. Columbia Street handles misdemeanor DWI records from the County Court at Law. The phone number is (936) 275-2402. First offense DWI is a Class B misdemeanor under Texas Penal Code Section 49.04. Second offense DWI is a Class A misdemeanor under Section 49.09.

The following screenshot shows the San Patricio County District Clerk portal, which provides an example of the type of online records system used across Texas county courts including the region surrounding San Augustine.

County clerk portals across East Texas allow you to search misdemeanor DWI cases by name or case number, though smaller counties often require in-person or phone requests for detailed records.

Misdemeanor DWI records kept by the county clerk include the arrest date, charge, offense class, plea, sentence, fine, court costs, and any probation terms. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 more per document. Records for first and second DWI offenses are considered misdemeanor criminal records, which under Texas law are maintained permanently for convictions.

Note: Even deferred adjudication on a DWI charge can be used to enhance future DWI charges under Section 49.09, so checking both conviction and deferred records matters when reviewing a person's full DWI history.

Additional Records and Resources

The following screenshot shows the San Patricio County Clerk portal as a reference for county clerk records systems used in Texas. San Augustine County uses the same state framework for maintaining and distributing court records.

County clerk offices in Texas handle misdemeanor criminal records including first and second offense DWI cases under a standardized state fee and retention schedule.

DWI arrests in San Augustine County are handled by the Sabine County Sheriff's Office when incidents occur in unincorporated areas. The San Augustine Police Department covers incidents within city limits. Arrest reports from either agency can be requested directly from that agency. Standard report fees are $5.00 per report. Processing typically takes up to 10 business days for standard requests.

For crash-related DWI incidents, the peace officer crash report (CR-3) is available through the TxDOT CRIS Request system. Regular copies cost $6 and certified copies cost $8. TxDOT holds these records for 10 years.

License Suspension After a DWI Arrest

Any DWI arrest in San Augustine County triggers the Texas DPS Administrative License Revocation process. The arresting officer takes the driver's license at the scene and provides a 40-day temporary permit. A driver must request an ALR hearing with Texas DPS within 15 days of the arrest. Miss that window and the suspension becomes automatic when the permit expires.

For a first offense, failing a chemical test at 0.08 or above means a 90-day suspension. Refusing the test brings a 180-day suspension. Prior ALR actions within 10 years double both of these periods. The ALR process is completely separate from the criminal case. A dismissed criminal charge does not stop or reverse the license suspension. That must be won separately at the ALR hearing. The full legal framework for ALR is in Transportation Code Chapter 524.

Driving records can be ordered through dps.texas.gov. Prices range from $4 to $22 depending on the record type. A certified complete driving history costs $10 online. The Texas DPS also maintains a statewide criminal history database accessible through the Crime Records Service.

Nearby Counties

San Augustine County is located in deep East Texas. DWI cases in surrounding counties are managed by their respective courts.