♦Consumption While Driving♦
It is illegal for a minor to drive while having any detectable amount of alcohol in the minor's system.
The following penalties shall be imposed:
First Offense: - Class C misdemeanor: $0 - $500
- Alcohol awareness course
- 20 - 40 hours community service
- 30 days ineligible for occupational license
Second Offense: - Class C misdemeanor: $0 - $500
- Possible alcohol awareness course
- 40 - 60 hours community service
- 120 days driver's license suspension
- 90 days ineligalbe for occupational license
Third Offense (Under 17): - 180 days driver's license suspension
- Ineligible for occupational license
- Juvenile court-delinquent conduct
- Criminal court-adjudicated as an adult
Third Offense (17 - Older): - Class B misdemeanor: $500 - $2,000 fine
- Confinement in jail up to 180 days
- 180 days driver's license suspension
- Ineligible for occupational license
**Source: Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission & Texas Department of Transportation
