Search Willacy County DWI Records

Willacy County DUI and DWI records are maintained by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Raymondville. The courthouse at 547 W. Hidalgo Avenue is the central location for all criminal court filings in the county. This page covers how to request DWI records, which offices hold what, and where to find related information from Texas state agencies.

Willacy County District Clerk

The Willacy County District Clerk handles felony DWI records through the 107th District Court. Felony DWI cases include DWI third or more, intoxication assault, intoxication manslaughter, and DWI with a child passenger. The District Clerk office is at 547 W. Hidalgo Avenue in Raymondville and can be reached at (956) 689-3392. Hours are Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

Case records include the charge, filing date, bond information, court assignments, docket entries, and final dispositions. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies add $5.00. E-filing is available through the state system for attorneys. Online records access is limited in Willacy County, so most requests require direct contact with the office. Staff can search by defendant name or case number. Felony conviction records are kept permanently.

Willacy County is in the Rio Grande Valley and sits along US-77, a major corridor for DPS traffic enforcement. DWI arrests on that highway generate both law enforcement records and court filings. All felony cases are prosecuted in the 107th District Court under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49.

Willacy County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI Records

The Willacy County Clerk at 547 W. Hidalgo Avenue manages all misdemeanor DWI records through the County Court at Law. Phone is (956) 689-3391. First-offense DWI is a Class B misdemeanor under Section 49.04 with 72-hour minimum jail time. Second offense is Class A with a 30-day mandatory minimum. A first offense with a BAC of 0.15 or above is elevated to Class A under the same statute.

All services are provided in person. Records are accessible by written request as well. Case files include charges, pleas, hearing dates, and case outcomes. There is no significant online portal for misdemeanor records in Willacy County, so a direct call or visit is the most effective approach. All DWI convictions, misdemeanor or otherwise, are kept permanently under state records retention requirements.

Willacy County DWI Arrests and Enforcement

DWI arrests in Willacy County are made by the Willacy County Sheriff's Office, the Raymondville Police Department, and Texas DPS troopers. The Sheriff handles arrests in unincorporated areas. Each agency maintains its own incident reports and arrest records. After arrest, cases are transferred to the county court system for prosecution.

For arrest or incident report copies, contact the relevant agency directly. Report fees are typically $5.00. Processing times vary by office. Written requests submitted by mail are accepted. Video footage from DWI arrests, including dash cam and body cam recordings, can be requested through formal public information requests under the Texas Public Information Act. DPS public information requests can be submitted to dps.texas.gov or by emailing publicrecords@dps.texas.gov.

Crash records from DWI accidents in Willacy County are submitted to TxDOT within 10 days. Reports can be purchased through the CRIS online system for $6 (standard) or $8 (certified). As of January 2025, TxDOT no longer processes subpoena requests by mail.

License Suspension After DWI in Willacy County

Every DWI arrest in Willacy County triggers Texas DPS Administrative License Revocation. The officer takes the physical license and issues a 40-day temporary permit. The driver must request an ALR hearing within 15 days or the suspension is automatic. This civil process is separate from any criminal DWI proceeding and is governed by Transportation Code Chapter 524.

Refusing a test brings a 180-day suspension for a first offense. Failing at 0.08 or above means 90 days. Prior ALR suspensions within 10 years double those times. Under-21 drivers face different, stricter suspension periods. A $125 reinstatement fee is required from DPS before a new license is issued. Driving records are available at dps.texas.gov for $4 to $22 depending on the type selected.

Texas DWI Statutes and Willacy County Cases

Willacy County applies Texas Penal Code Chapter 49 to all DWI cases. The core offense under Section 49.04 is a Class B misdemeanor for a first offense. Section 49.09 makes a third DWI a third-degree felony. That means 2 to 10 years in state prison and up to a $10,000 fine. Prior DWI, BWI, or FWI convictions all count toward that enhancement.

DWI with a child passenger under 15 is a state jail felony under Section 49.045. State jail felonies carry 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility. Intoxication assault and manslaughter are third and second-degree felonies. These are all prosecuted in the 107th District Court in Raymondville. The 13th Court of Appeals in Corpus Christi handles appeals from Willacy County cases. Appellate records are searchable at txcourts.gov.

Deferred adjudication for DWI cases is rare but possible under limited circumstances. When granted, records are kept for two years after the successful discharge date. Criminal conviction records are permanent. Public criminal history data for Willacy County residents can be accessed through DPS Crime Records Services.

Texas DPS Records and Willacy County

Texas DPS maintains the statewide driving and criminal history databases that include all Willacy County DWI cases. The official DPS driver license page provides access to license status, driving records, and ALR information.

Conviction records and driving history for Willacy County residents are accessible through the DPS online system. DWI convictions appear on driving records and in the criminal history database maintained by Crime Records Services in Austin.

Nearby Counties

Willacy County is in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Adjacent counties each maintain their own DWI case records and courts.