DWI Bond in Bexar County — Amounts, Conditions, Process

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  • First-offense DWI bond in Bexar County: typically $1,000–$3,000; 24/7 bond court means release is possible any hour.
  • Bond climbs sharply with charge level — felony DWI bonds can reach $5,000–$15,000+.
  • Bond conditions (interlock, monitoring, travel limits) are set simultaneously with the amount.
  • If unaffordable, your attorney can request a bond reduction hearing.
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DWI Bond Amounts & Conditions — Bexar County

Charge Level Typical Bond
DWI First Offense Class B Misdemeanor $1,000–$3,000; 24/7 bond court means release is possible any hour
DWI First — BAC 0.15+ Class A Misdemeanor $2,000–$4,000
DWI Second Offense Class A Misdemeanor $2,500–$5,000
DWI Third+ Offense 3rd Degree Felony $5,000–$15,000+
DWI w/ Child Passenger State Jail Felony $5,000–$10,000
Intoxication Assault 3rd Degree Felony $10,000–$25,000

Bond is set by the magistrate and varies by judge, charge facts, and prior record. These are typical ranges, not guarantees.

Bond Conditions You May Face

In Bexar County, DWI bonds frequently include conditions beyond the dollar amount:

  • Ignition interlock device — required in your vehicle; the car will not start without a clean breath sample
  • SCRAM continuous alcohol monitoring — ankle bracelet transmitting readings 24/7
  • No-alcohol condition — complete abstinence throughout the case
  • Travel restrictions — may require remaining in the county or state
  • Pretrial services check-ins — regular reporting to a supervision officer

Bond Reduction Hearings

If the bond set by the magistrate is beyond what your family can post, your attorney files a motion for bond reduction and schedules a hearing before the trial judge. The attorney presents evidence of community ties, employment, and lack of flight risk. Reduction is not guaranteed — but it is available and often successful in Bexar County cases where the amount was set high on initial arraignment.

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