Alcohol Impaired Driving Laws: Texas
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for repeat convictions and first-time offenders with a BAC of greater than .15
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Texas. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Helmets required for all riders under 21 as well as those who have not completed a safety course or have no medical insurance (secondarily enforced). Universal helmet law repealed 1997.
6 years
85 and over: renewal every 2 years 79 and over: no electronic or mail renewal
75; 80 or 85 on specified segments
75
75
75
75
75; 80 or 85 on specified segments
0.15
90 days if .08 or greater; 180 days for refusal
Yes
Mandatory for repeat convictions and first-time offenders with a BAC of greater than .15
Yes
Yes
Under 8 yrs or under 57" tall
8 yrs or older or over 57"
18 years
15
6
30 (10)
16
Midnight - 5 a.m. (secondary enforcement)
No more than 1 under 21 (secondary enforcement)
Primary
7 and under who are over 57" 8 and over
All
Yes, in school crossing zones and on public school property only. Primary law.
Yes, with minor passengers. Primary law.
Drivers under 18. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
Prohibited
n/a
Prohibited
n/a
None
Illegal
None
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for repeat convictions and first-time offenders with a BAC of greater than .15
Child Restraint Required
Under 8 yrs or under 57" tall
Full Privilege Minimum Age
18 years
Type of Law
Primary
Hand-Held Ban?
Yes, in school crossing zones and on public school property only. Primary law.
Speed Cameras
Prohibited
Red Light Cameras
Prohibited
All moving vehicle violations
Double original fine
Yes
Yes
DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
None