IF A MINOR:
► Purchases ► Attempts to Purchase ► Possession ► Consumption ► Misrepresention 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 alcohol 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
- Criminal court-adjudicated as an adult
Third Offense (17 - Older): - Class B misdemeanor: $250-$2,000 fine
- Confinement in jail up to 180 days
- Possible alcohol awareness course
- 180 days driver's license suspension or denial
**Source: Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission & Texas Department of Transportation
