Drinking and Driving
The legal drinking age in Texas is 21. A Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) offense or a Driving under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (DUI) offense are serious matters. The definition of intoxication includes both alcohol and drugs. A law enforcement officer, for good reason, may ask a driver to take a test to determine the amount of alcohol in his or her body.
The legal limit is 0.08% of blood-alcohol concentration. If a person weighs 100 pounds, three drinks will make them legally intoxicated. If a person weighs 200 pounds, four drinks will make them legally intoxicated. One drink is 1 oz. of 80 proof liquor, 12 oz. of beer, or 4 oz. of wine.
The penalties for DWI and DUI offenses may include fines, confinement, and suspension of your driver’s license. Please realize that these penalties can affect your non-immigrant status as a student.
You should be aware that the possession of an open container of alcoholic beverage in the vehicle will increase penalties. Also, it is illegal to consume an alcoholic beverage while driving.
