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Texas Laws on Underage Drinking
Effective September 1999, Texas lowered the BAC (Blood Alcohol Level) which defines intoxication (for the purpose of a DWI) from .1 to .08. Law enforcement officials may also find someone to be intoxicated or impaired based on their behavior and evidence that they are under the influence of a mind-altering substance.
Consumption While Driving
- It is illegal for a minor to drive while having any detectable amount of alcohol in the minor's system
First Offense:
Class C misdemeanor: $0 - $500
Alcohol awareness course
20-40 hours community service
60 days driver's license suspension
30 days ineligible for occupational
license
Second Offense:
Class C misdemeanor: $0 - $500
Alcohol awareness course
40-60 hours community service
120 days driver's license suspension
90 days ineligible for occupational
license
Third Offense (Under 17):
180 days driver's license suspension
Ineligible for occupational license
Juvenile court-delinquent conduct; or
adult criminal court
Third Offense (17 or older):
Class B misdemeanor: $500-$2000
and/or
Confinement in jail up to 180 days
180 days driver's license suspension
Ineligible for occupational license
Purchase, Attempt to Purchase, Possession, Consumption, Misrepresentation of Age, Public Intoxication by Minor
- The following penalties shall be imposed:
First Offense:
Class C misdemeanor: $0 - $500
Alcohol awareness course
8-12 hours community service
30 days driver's license suspension
or denial
Second Offense:
Class C misdemeanor: $0 - $500
Possible awareness course
20-40 hours community service
90 days driver's license suspension
or denial
Third Offense (Under 17):
180 days driver's license suspension
or denial
Juvenile court-child in need of
supervision; or
Criminal court-adjudicated as an
adult
Third Offense (17 or Older):
Class B misdemeanor: $250 -
$2000 fine and/or
Confinement in jail up to 180 days
Possible alcohol awareness
course
180 days driver's license suspension
or denial
