Plano and Frisco share Collin County — but a DWI in one vs. the other can mean different municipal courts, different procedures, and sometimes different plea options. Here's what changes between them.
Both Cities Share Collin County Jurisdiction
For felony and Class A/B misdemeanor DWI cases, both Plano and Frisco arrests are prosecuted by the Collin County District Attorney's Office at the McKinney Courthouse (2100 Bloomdale Road). This means both cases face the same prosecutors, the same grand juries (for felony DWI), and largely the same plea practices.
But Class C DWI-Related Charges Differ
Public intoxication, minor in possession, and other Class C citations are handled by the local municipal court where the arrest happened:
- Frisco Municipal Court — 7300 Main Street, Frisco, TX 75034
- Plano Municipal Court — 1520 Avenue K, Plano, TX 75074
These are different buildings with different judges, and their deferred disposition policies sometimes differ.
ALR Hearings Are the Same
The Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing process under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 524 is statewide — handled by the State Office of Administrative Hearings regardless of arrest city. Read our DWI license suspension guide for the 15-day deadline.
Police Department Differences
Arresting agency matters for evidence review:
- Frisco PD (7200 Stonebrook Parkway) — body-worn cameras standard since 2018; DWI-specific units
- Plano PD (909 14th Street) — body cameras standard; dedicated traffic unit with more DWI arrests per year than Frisco due to population
Jail and Bond Process
Both cities transfer detainees to the Collin County Detention Facility in McKinney (2323 McDonald Street) within 24 hours of arrest. Magistration happens at either facility under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure art. 15.17.
Bottom Line
A Frisco DWI and a Plano DWI are prosecuted in the same Collin County courts with the same district attorneys. The real differences are:
- The police department that gathered evidence
- Which municipal court handles any Class C component
- Different arrest logistics and response times
Regardless of which city, L and L Law Group defends Collin County DWI cases at (214) 466-1398.
General information, not legal advice. Consult a licensed Texas attorney.