Tyler County DUI and DWI Records

Tyler County DUI and DWI records are held by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Woodville, the county seat. Both offices are located at the courthouse on Bluff Street and handle DWI filings ranging from first-offense misdemeanors to felony intoxication cases. Records are public and can be requested in person or by mail.

Tyler County District Clerk

The Tyler County District Clerk holds all felony DWI records for the county. Felony DWI offenses are prosecuted in the 128th District Court in Woodville. This covers a third or subsequent DWI, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. The 128th District Court serves Tyler County exclusively, so all felony records from this county are here.

Records available from the District Clerk include indictments, motions, pleas, court orders, and final judgments. Standard copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies require an additional $5.00 certification fee. E-filing through eFileTexas.gov is the required submission method for attorneys. The office can process written mail requests. Felony records are retained permanently.

Tyler County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI

The Tyler County Clerk handles misdemeanor DWI records at the same courthouse address. First DWI offenses are Class B misdemeanors under Section 49.04, and second offenses are Class A under Section 49.09. These cases go through the County Court at Law and are documented with full detail including charges, pleas, and sentences.

You can request misdemeanor DWI records from the County Clerk by visiting in person or mailing a written request. Include the name of the defendant and an approximate date if you don't have the case number. Processing typically takes a few business days. Standard copy fees apply to all requests. The office can be reached at (409) 283-2282.

Tyler County Sheriff and Woodville Police

The Tyler County Sheriff's Office handles DWI arrests in the unincorporated areas of the county. The Woodville Police Department handles DWI arrests within city limits. Both offices can provide copies of arrest and incident reports. Written requests should include dates, names, and the general location of the incident.

The Woodville Police Department is at 110 W. Bluff Street and can be reached at (409) 283-2202. Report fees are typically $5.00 per document. Processing usually takes about 5 to 10 business days for both the city and county offices. These reports document what led to the arrest, not the court outcome. For the court outcome, contact the clerk's offices.

Note: Woodville does not have a population large enough to qualify for its own city page on this site. All DWI court records for cases arising in or near Woodville are held by Tyler County courts.

Texas DWI Law in Tyler County

Tyler County courts follow Texas state law on all DWI charges. A first offense DWI is Class B unless the BAC is 0.15 or higher, in which case it becomes Class A. The penalty range for Class B is 72 hours to 180 days in jail and up to a $2,000 fine. Class A carries 30 days to one year and up to $4,000. The third offense is a third-degree felony with 2 to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.

For crash-related DWI cases, the peace officer crash report is filed with the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT holds these records for 10 years. They can be ordered online through the CRIS system for $6.00 standard or $8.00 certified. These reports are filed for any accident with injury, death, or damage over $1,000.

The Texas DPS handles license suspensions after DWI arrests. The Administrative License Revocation process is separate from the criminal case. Even if a criminal case is dismissed, an ALR suspension may still stand unless the driver won a separate ALR hearing. The framework is in Transportation Code Chapter 524.

The Texas Office of Court Administration provides statewide case data that can help locate Tyler County DWI filings by name or case number.

Texas state court and DPS records work together to provide a full picture of any DWI case in Tyler County, covering both the criminal proceedings and the license action.

Nearby Counties

Tyler County is in deep Southeast Texas near several other counties. DWI cases from those counties are handled by their own courts.