Starr County DUI and DWI Records
Starr County DWI records are filed at the District Clerk and County Clerk offices in Rio Grande City. You can search for DUI case records in person at the Starr County Courthouse or contact the clerks by phone or mail. Starr County is in far South Texas along the Rio Grande, and all criminal DWI filings for the county are handled locally.
Starr County Overview
Starr County District Clerk
The District Clerk in Rio Grande City holds all felony DWI records for Starr County. The 229th District Court serves the county. Felony DWI charges include third-offense DWI under Penal Code Section 49.09, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. Records are open to the public. Copies cost $1.00 per page, and certified copies add a $5.00 fee.
Online access to Starr County records is limited. An in-person visit or written mail request is the most reliable method. Call the District Clerk at (956) 487-2603 to confirm hours and what information is needed for your request. E-filing is available for attorneys through eFileTexas.gov.
| Office | Starr County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 E. Canales Street, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 |
| Phone | (956) 487-2603 |
| Website | co.starr.tx.us/district-clerk |
Starr County Clerk
The County Clerk handles misdemeanor DWI records for Starr County. First offense DWI under Section 49.04 is a Class B misdemeanor. A second offense is a Class A misdemeanor with a mandatory 30-day minimum sentence. The County Court at Law handles both. Records are available in person at the same courthouse address.
| Office | Starr County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 E. Canales Street, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 |
| Phone | (956) 487-2601 |
| Website | co.starr.tx.us/county-clerk |
Texas DWI Law in Starr County
Texas law sets the DWI intoxication standard at a BAC of 0.08 or impairment of normal faculties. Officers can charge based on either standard. For drivers under 21, Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041 makes any detectable alcohol illegal while driving. First-offense minor DUI is a Class C misdemeanor with fines, community service, and mandatory alcohol education.
License suspension through the ALR program under Transportation Code Chapter 524 is a separate civil process from the criminal case. Drivers have 15 days after arrest to request an ALR hearing. A first refusal brings a 180-day suspension. A first failed test brings a 90-day suspension. The $125 reinstatement fee must be paid to DPS after any suspension ends.
For driving records with DWI suspension history, order through DPS online. Crash reports go through TxDOT's CRIS system at $6 to $8 per report.