Taylor County DUI and DWI Records
Taylor County DWI records are kept at the District Clerk and County Clerk offices in Abilene. You can search DUI case records online or visit the courthouse in person. Taylor County covers Abilene and surrounding communities in the Concho Valley area, and its court system processes all DWI charges from Class B misdemeanors through felony intoxication offenses.
Taylor County Overview
Taylor County District Clerk
The Taylor County District Clerk in Abilene handles all felony DWI records. Taylor County has multiple district courts that handle the significant caseload of felony criminal matters in the Abilene area. Felony DWI includes third-offense DWI under Penal Code Section 49.09, intoxication assault under Section 49.07, and intoxication manslaughter under Section 49.08.
The District Clerk's office maintains case records searchable by defendant name or case number. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies add a $5.00 fee. E-filing is mandatory for attorneys through eFileTexas.gov. The office is open Monday through Friday during standard business hours.
Taylor County Clerk
The County Clerk in Abilene handles misdemeanor DWI case records. Multiple County Courts at Law handle Class A and B misdemeanor DWI cases. First offense DWI under Section 49.04 is a Class B misdemeanor. Second offense is a Class A with a 30-day mandatory minimum sentence. Both are tried in county court and documented by the County Clerk.
Online case search is available through the Taylor County website. You can search by name or case number. Call the County Clerk's office to confirm current hours and any specific requirements for your request type.
Abilene Police Department Records
The Abilene Police Department handles DWI arrests within the city. APD Records Division accepts open records requests. DWI arrest reports include officer observations, field sobriety test results, chemical test data, and arrest circumstances. All Abilene officers who conduct DWI investigations must meet state certification standards under Occupations Code Chapter 1701.
The Taylor County Sheriff's Office handles DWI arrests in unincorporated areas of the county. Both agencies maintain independent records. Open records requests should go to the specific agency that made the arrest. For crash reports tied to DWI incidents, those are available through TxDOT's CRIS system at $6 to $8 per report.
DWI Penalties and ALR in Taylor County
Texas DWI penalties under Penal Code Chapter 49 range from a Class B misdemeanor on first offense to a second-degree felony for intoxication manslaughter. The state adds surcharges of $3,000 to $6,000 at sentencing on top of standard fines. Taylor County courts apply these standards to all DWI cases processed in Abilene and the surrounding area.
The Administrative License Revocation program under Transportation Code Chapter 524 applies to Taylor County DWI arrests. Drivers have 15 days after arrest to request an ALR hearing. First refusal: 180-day suspension. First failed test: 90-day suspension. A $125 reinstatement fee is required after any suspension before DPS restores driving privileges.
For drivers under 21 in Taylor County, Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041 applies zero tolerance. Any detectable alcohol brings a DUI charge with fines, community service, alcohol education, and license suspension. Order driving records through DPS online for $4 to $22.
Cities in Taylor County
Abilene is the county seat and largest city in Taylor County. DWI cases from Abilene and the surrounding area go through Taylor County courts.