Walker County DWI Records

Walker County DUI and DWI records are managed by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Huntsville. The county has two district courts and handles felony DWI cases as well as misdemeanor charges through the County Court at Law. This page covers how to find and request Walker County DWI records from the court clerk offices, Huntsville Police Department, and related state agencies.

Walker County District Clerk

The Walker County District Clerk handles all felony DWI records in the county. This includes DWI 3rd or more offenses, intoxication assault, intoxication manslaughter, and DWI with a child passenger. The office is at 1100 University Avenue in Huntsville and can be reached at (936) 436-4922. The fax line is (936) 436-4933. Hours are Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Walker County has two district courts sitting in Huntsville: the 12th District Court and the 278th District Court. Both handle felony criminal matters. Case records can be searched by defendant name, case number, or attorney. Online records are available at the county's case search portal at co.walker.tx.us/court-records. Documents can be purchased online. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee. E-filing is mandatory for attorneys.

Felony DWI records in Walker County are kept permanently. That applies to DWI third offense, intoxication assault under Texas Penal Code Section 49.07, and intoxication manslaughter under Section 49.08. The state retention schedule from the Texas State Library requires permanent retention for all felony criminal case files.

Walker County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI

The Walker County Clerk keeps all misdemeanor DWI records through the County Court at Law. First-offense DWI is a Class B misdemeanor under Texas Penal Code Section 49.04 with a minimum of 72 hours in jail. Second offense is a Class A misdemeanor with a mandatory 30-day minimum. A first offense with a BAC of 0.15 or more is also elevated to Class A under the same section.

The County Clerk office is at 1100 University Avenue and can be reached at (936) 436-4921. Records show the charge, arrest date, court, plea, and final disposition. In-person access is available during regular business hours. The online portal has limited access for misdemeanor records. Written requests can be submitted by mail to the same address. All DWI convictions are kept permanently regardless of the misdemeanor level.

Huntsville Police Department Records

The Huntsville Police Department handles DWI arrest records for the city of Huntsville. Records can be requested at (936) 294-5700. The Records Division is at 1220 14th Street. Reports are available for incident, accident, and arrest cases. Processing takes about 10 business days. The fee is $5.00 per report. Requests can be submitted online through the city's portal.

DWI arrests by the Huntsville Police Department appear in both city records and Walker County court records. After arrest, cases move into the county court system for prosecution. Bond records, court dates, and case outcomes are tracked by the District Clerk or County Clerk depending on the charge level.

Crash records from DWI accidents in the Huntsville area follow the state process through TxDOT's CRIS system. Standard crash reports cost $6 and certified reports cost $8. As of January 2025, TxDOT no longer takes subpoena requests by mail for crash reports. All such requests must go through the CRIS online system.

Huntsville Municipal Court

The Huntsville Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor cases in the city. That includes public intoxication, open container violations, and minor in possession charges that can appear alongside a DWI case. The court is at 1220 14th Street and can be reached at (936) 294-5710. Online case search and ticket payment are available through the city's portal.

Municipal Court records are separate from Walker County court records. Deferred disposition may be available for eligible Class C cases. Class C cases are retained for five years after final disposition. These records do not reflect the DWI charge itself, which is handled at the county court level.

Driver License Suspension After a DWI

After a DWI arrest in Walker County, the Texas DPS Administrative License Revocation process begins immediately. The officer takes the physical license and hands the driver a 40-day temporary permit. The driver has just 15 days to request an ALR hearing or the suspension becomes final. This is a civil process separate from the criminal DWI case in court. The full ALR framework is in Transportation Code Chapter 524.

For a first offense, refusing a chemical test means a 180-day suspension. Failing at a BAC of 0.08 or above means 90 days. If there was a prior ALR suspension in the last 10 years, those periods double. A $125 reinstatement fee must be paid to DPS before a new license can be issued. Driving records can be ordered at dps.texas.gov for $4 to $22 depending on type. The Type 3A certified record costs $10 online.

Note: The ALR suspension stands even if the criminal DWI case is dismissed or the defendant is acquitted. These are two separate legal proceedings.

DWI Law and Records in Walker County

Walker County prosecutes DWI under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. Section 49.04 covers the standard DWI offense. The open container enhancement adds three days to the minimum jail time for a first offense. DWI with a child passenger under 15 is a state jail felony under Section 49.045, regardless of how many prior convictions exist. That charge is always filed at the District Clerk level.

Appellate records for Walker County cases go through the First or Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston. You can search appellate decisions at txcourts.gov. All appellate records are public and kept permanently. For public information requests to DPS about DWI-related criminal history, contact DPS at publicrecords@dps.texas.gov or submit a written request to the Austin office per DPS public information procedures.

DWI records in Walker County reflect the full case history: charges filed, bond conditions, court hearings, pleas, verdicts, and sentences. Records for dismissed cases are kept five years after dismissal. Deferred adjudication records are kept two years after discharge. Conviction records are permanent.

Texas DPS and State Records

The Texas Penal Code Chapter 49 governs all DWI prosecutions in Walker County. The official statutes page is the source for understanding what charges apply in each case and what penalties may follow.

State-level DWI records and driving history for Walker County residents can be obtained through the Texas DPS portal. DPS also manages the criminal history database used by courts and law enforcement.

Nearby Counties

Walker County sits in the Sam Houston National Forest area of East-Central Texas. Neighboring counties handle DWI cases in their own courts.