Fort Worth council member says commitment will not waver following DWI arrest
After his arrest on a DWI charge over the weekend, Fort Worth city council member Michael Crain said his commitment to the city “will not waver.”
The District 3 council member was stopped on Chisholm Trail Parkway by a DPS trooper for a traffic violation at about 10:20 p.m. Friday night. The trooper suspected Crain of drunken driving and arrested him. He was booked into the Tarrant County Jail early Saturday morning on a DWI charge, a Class B misdemeanor.
Crain posted a $750 bond Saturday afternoon and was released.
In a statement, Crain said he regrets the concern and uncertainty his arrest caused for the people he cares about and serves.
“I want to sincerely apologize to my wife and children, the residents of Fort Worth and my colleagues for the distraction this has caused,” Crain said. “I regret the concern and uncertainty it has created for the people I care about and serve.”
Because it is an ongoing legal matter, Crain said he would not go into details. He said he would respect the process and cooperate as it moves forward.
A city of Fort Worth spokesperson said they are aware of the situation, but had no comment for the same reason.
Crain, 53, joined the City Council in May 2021 for his first two-year term. His district covers parts of far west and southwest Fort Worth, including the area around TCU.
“To the residents of District 3, please know that my commitment to you and to the city will not waver,” Crain said in his statement. “While this is a difficult moment, my responsibility to serve you has not changed and I remain focused, as always, on the work ahead and serving as your representative on the City Council.”
This story was originally published January 20, 2026 at 12:23 PM.