Penalties
|
Increased Penalty for High BAC |
Administrative License Suspension on First Offense |
Limited Driving Privileges During Suspension |
|---|---|---|
|
.15 |
90 days if .08 or greater; 180 days for refusal |
Yes |
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for repeat convictions and first-time offenders with a BAC of greater than .15
Other
|
Open Container Laws |
Repeat Offender Laws |
|---|---|
|
Yes |
Yes |
State
Texas
Issue
Alcohol Impaired Driving
Determinations
Increased penalty for high BAC
0.15
Administrative license suspension on first offense
90 days if .08 or greater; 180 days for refusal
Limited driving privileges during suspension
Yes
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for repeat convictions and first-time offenders with a BAC of greater than .15
Open container laws
Yes
Repeat Offender Laws
Yes