Fort Worth Council member Michael Crain was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving by a Texas Department of Public Safety officer during a traffic stop.
The traffic stop took place at 10:20 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16. There are no details as to where Crain was coming from.
Crain, who is a real estate broker and council member, was booked into the Tarrant County Jail on a Class B misdemeanor charge. His bond was posted hours later at $750.
In a released statement, Crain apologizes to his family and colleagues. “I want to sincerely apologize to my wife and children, the residents of Fort Worth, and my colleagues for the distraction this has caused. I regret the concern and uncertainty it has created for the people I care about and serve,” he said.
Crain was re-elected for his second term in 2025.
Crain serves on multiple boards within the Fort Worth community. Currently, he is Chair of the Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee and a member of the Public Safety and Infrastructure & Growth Committees.
He also serves on the North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Transportation Committee (RTC) and its Executive Committee, as well as the Trinity Metro Board of Directors.
There are no details of the traffic violation or intoxication tests that were performed.
