Swisher County DWI Records
Swisher County DUI and DWI records are on file at the District Clerk and County Clerk offices in Tulia. You can search for DWI case records in person at the county courthouse or by submitting a mail request. Swisher County is a small Panhandle county, and all DWI criminal records are maintained locally in Tulia.
Swisher County Overview
Swisher County Courts
Swisher County is served by the 64th Judicial District. The District Clerk handles felony DWI records including third-offense DWI under Penal Code Section 49.09, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. The County Clerk handles misdemeanor DWI cases. Both offices are at the courthouse in Tulia and are open Monday through Friday during business hours.
Online access for Swisher County is limited. The best way to get records is to visit in person or send a written request with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Copy fees are $1.00 per page, and certified copies add a $5.00 fee. Call ahead to confirm what you need and current processing times.
For criminal history data at the state level, contact the DPS Crime Records Division. For driving records that show DWI-related suspensions, order through DPS online. The Type 3A certified complete history costs $10.
DWI Law in Texas
Texas Penal Code defines DWI in Chapter 49. A first offense is a Class B misdemeanor with a minimum 72 hours in jail and up to 180 days, plus fines up to $2,000. A second is a Class A with a 30-day minimum. A third is a third-degree felony. State surcharges of $3,000 to $6,000 are added at sentencing on top of regular fines.
The ALR program under Transportation Code Chapter 524 handles license suspension. Drivers have 15 days after a DWI arrest to request an ALR hearing, or the suspension starts automatically. First refusal: 180 days. First failed test: 90 days. A $125 reinstatement fee to DPS is required after any suspension.
For minors, Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041 sets a zero tolerance rule. Crash reports go through TxDOT's CRIS system at $6 to $8 each.