Fort Worth City Council member Michael Crain arrested on DWI charge
Fort Worth City Council member Michael Crain has been arrested on a drunk driving charge, according to Tarrant County Jail records.
Crain, who is in his third term representing District 3, was booked into the county jail early Saturday. Details about his arrest, including where it took place, weren’t immediately available.
As of Saturday afternoon, Crain is being held in the Tarrant County Jail on a $750 bond, according to court records. It’s not clear if he’s obtained an attorney. No one answered his phone when the Star-Telegram tried to reach him for comment Saturday morning.
The Fort Worth Police Department referred the Star-Telegram to the Texas Department of Public Safety for more details. DPS spokesperson Sgt. William Lockridge confirmed the arrest and said the department plans to release more information Saturday.
Crain, 53, was sworn in for his first two-year term in May 2021. His district covers parts of far west and southwest Fort Worth, including the area around Texas Christian University. He previously told the Star-Telegram that he’s taken an active role bolstering the university’s Neighbor-to-Neighbor program.
Crain is a real estate broker. According to his online bio, he served as chief of staff at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing before coming to Fort Worth and also worked in President George W. Bush’s administration.
This story was originally published January 17, 2026 at 11:02 AM.
