DWI Data Transparency
Summary
El Paso is stonewalling the release of police lawsuit records, despite a ruling from the Texas Attorney General saying they must hand them over. This delay raises questions about transparency and what the city might be trying to conceal.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
The strategy utilizes existing police department resources and personnel without requiring new funding allocations.
All El Paso motorists and families vulnerable to impaired driving accidents.
Residents are harmed because they can't get the information they're entitled to about police misconduct.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Sep 1, 2026
The El Paso Police Department unveiled a four-pillar strategy (prevention, enforcement, intervention, advocacy) to combat drunk driving following mounting pressure from victims' families.
City Council - May 12, 2026
Advocates are pushing for better data on impaired driving to help keep our streets safe.
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