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Statutes

Since the Texas statutes that relate to DWI, license suspension, and occupational licenses are scattered throughout various provisions of the Penal Code and the Transportation Code, the purpose of this page is to provide a compilation of those statutes in one location. If you would like to submit a request that additional statutes be added to this page, please contact Webmaster.

Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage in a Motor Vehicle

§49.031 TEXAS PENAL CODE
Driving While Intoxicated

§49.04 TEXAS PENAL CODE

Driving While Intoxicated With Child Passenger

§49.045 TEXAS PENAL CODE

Intoxication Assault

§49.07 TEXAS PENAL CODE

Intoxication Manslaughter

§49.08 TEXAS PENAL CODE

Enhanced Offenses and Penalties

§49.09 TEXAS PENAL CODE

No Defense

§49.10 TEXAS PENAL CODE

Proof of Mental State Unnecessary

§49.11 TEXAS PENAL CODE

Surcharge for Conviction of Certain Intoxicated Drivers

§708.102 TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE

Administrative License Revocation

§524 TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE

§724.031 TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE

Under 21 DWI

§106.04 TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CODE

Driving on Roadway Laned for Traffic

TEX. TRANSP. CODE §545.060

No early release for DWI

CODE CRIM. P. Art. §42.12, 20(b)

Jail Time as a Condition of Probation

CODE CRIM. P. Art. §42.12 Sec. 13 (a)(1)

TEXAS PENAL CODE §49.09

Conditions requiring motor vehicle ignition interlock

CODE CRIM. P. §17.441

No Deferred Adjudication for Intoxication Offenses

CODE CRIM. P. Art. §42.12, Sec. 5 (d) (1) (A)

Jail Time as a Condition of Probation

CODE CRIM. P. Art. §42.12 Sec. 13 (a)(1)

TEXAS PENAL CODE §49.09

Jury may recommend that driver’s license not be suspended

CODE CRIM. P. Art. §42.12 CCP, Section 13 (g)

Drivers License Suspension Periods

CODE CRIM. P., Art. §42.12, Sec. 13 (k)

Suspension of Minor’s License

CODE CRIM. P. Art. §42.12, Sec. 13 (n)

Credit for ALR Refusal Suspension

Tex. Transportation Code §521.344

Community Service Provisions

CODE CRIM. P., Art. §42.12, Sec. 16 (a)

Community Supervision Period

CODE CRIM. P. Art §42.12, Sec. 3 (c)