Terry County DWI and DUI Records

Terry County DUI and DWI records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Brownfield, Texas. The county is located in the South Plains region of West Texas. DWI cases are processed through the 121st District Court and the County Court. Records are available at the Terry County Courthouse in Brownfield by in-person visit or written request.

Terry County District Clerk

The Terry County District Clerk in Brownfield handles all felony DWI case records for the county. Felony DWI charges include third offense and above, intoxication assault under Texas Penal Code Section 49.07, and intoxication manslaughter under Section 49.08. The 121st District Court hears these cases in Brownfield. Case records show charges filed, bond conditions, all hearing activity, and the final disposition of each case.

To access felony DWI records from Terry County, visit the District Clerk's office in person or send a written mail request. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more. Bring the defendant's full name and a date range if you do not have the case number. E-filing for attorneys is done through eFileTexas.gov. Public online access to these records is limited.

Terry County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI Records

The Terry County Clerk handles misdemeanor DWI case records. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor and a second is a Class A misdemeanor under Texas Penal Code Sections 49.04 and 49.09. These cases go through the County Court. Records include the charge, plea, any jail time, fines, and probation conditions. DWI conviction records are maintained permanently.

Records requests at the Terry County Clerk are in-person or by written mail. Bring the defendant's name and as much date information as possible. Standard copy fees apply with additional fees for certified copies. Processing is typically same-day for available records during regular court hours.

Texas DPS Crime Records at dps.texas.gov maintains statewide DWI conviction data including cases from Terry County. This is a good option when local records are difficult to access or when confirming conviction history across multiple counties.

Terry County Sheriff and Brownfield Police Records

The Terry County Sheriff's Office handles DWI arrests in unincorporated parts of the county. The Brownfield Police Department covers DWI arrests within the city limits. Both agencies maintain their own records. To request an arrest report or incident report, submit a written public information request to the relevant agency. Standard fees are $5.00 per report. Processing time depends on current workload.

The South Plains area around Brownfield includes active agricultural and oil and gas operations. US 380 and SH 137 are primary routes through the county and see regular DWI enforcement. For DWI crashes, peace officer crash reports from TxDOT are available through the CRIS online system at $6.00 standard or $8.00 certified. TxDOT also provides impaired driving statistics at txdot.gov.

Texas DWI Law and Terry County Cases

Terry County DWI cases are governed by Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A first DWI at a BAC of 0.08 or higher is a Class B misdemeanor. A BAC of 0.15 or above raises a first offense to a Class A misdemeanor. Third DWI is a third-degree felony. Section 49.045 makes DWI with a child under 15 in the vehicle a state jail felony.

Terry County is in the South Plains, a largely flat agricultural region west of Lubbock. The county seat of Brownfield is the main population center. DWI enforcement is handled by the Sheriff and Texas DPS troopers patrolling the county's state highways. The Texas courts system has background on the 121st District Court and its role in the county.

Records from the District Clerk in Brownfield show the specifics of each felony DWI case, including the charge filed by the prosecutor, the bond amount, any conditions of release, and the final court outcome. For misdemeanor cases, the County Clerk holds those records.

Note: The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission at tabc.texas.gov handles licensing for alcohol sales in Terry County. TABC enforcement is separate from the county court DWI records but may be relevant in cases involving licensed establishments.

License Suspension After DWI in Terry County

A DWI arrest in Terry County starts the Texas Administrative License Revocation process through the Driver License Division. The officer takes the physical license and gives a 40-day permit. The driver must request an ALR hearing within 15 days or the suspension goes into effect automatically when the permit period ends.

Failing a breath or blood test at 0.08 or above on a first offense brings a 90-day suspension. Refusing the test means 180 days. Both of these periods double if there was a prior ALR suspension within 10 years. The legal basis for this process is in Transportation Code Chapter 524. The ALR suspension runs separately from the criminal court case. A $125 reinstatement fee must be paid to DPS to restore driving privileges after the suspension ends.

Driving records are available from dps.texas.gov. The cost ranges from $4 to $22 depending on record type. These are ordered online only and not processed at driver license offices.

Nearby Counties

Terry County is on the South Plains of West Texas near Lubbock. These neighboring counties each handle DWI records through their own court systems.