Jan 1, 2024 · Texas Penal Code - PENAL § 49.04. Driving While Intoxicated. Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff. (a) A person commits an offense if the person is intoxicated while …

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Sep 1, 1994 · Except as provided by Subsections (c) and (d) and Section 49.09 (Enhanced Offenses and Penalties), an offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor, with a minimum term of …

Sep 1, 1994 · (a) A person commits an offense if the person is intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle in a public place. (b) Except as provided by Subsections (c) and (d) and Section 49.09, an …

Jun 11, 2025 · Texas Penal Code 49.04 is the criminal statute that defines driving while intoxicated in Texas, which in most cases is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a minimum of 72 hours in jail, if …

Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can risk your life and the lives of others, and it can send you to jail. If you are under 21, it is illegal for you to drive with any detectable amount of alcohol …

Mar 11, 2025 · Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense in Texas, carrying significant legal and financial consequences. The state enforces strict laws to deter impaired driving, with penalties …

How is a DWI Defined in Texas? Driving while intoxicated or DWI laws are spelled out in Sec. 49.04 of the Texas Penal Code. The way intoxication is defined in the law can mean more than just a number …

Texas Penal Code Sec. 49.04 contains the state’s drunk or drugged driving laws. In Texas, these offenses are generally called “driving while intoxicated” or “DWI.”

Section 521.247, Transportation Code, applies to the approval of a device under this subsection and the consequences of that approval. Failure to comply with an order entered under this subsection is …