Other Sanctions For Non-Driving Alcohol-Related Offenses By Minors
Texas Zero Tolerance Law also provides sanctions for minors who commit offenses under the non-driving alcohol-related offenses. Generally speaking, a minor may not purchase, attempt to purchase, falsely state they are 21 years of age or older to a person engaged in the selling or serving of alcoholic beverages, consume, or possess an alcoholic beverage. The penalty upon conviction of one of the above-non driving alcohol-related offenses for public intoxication for a minor is as follows:
1st Non-Driving Alcohol Offense by a Minor
Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine up to $500, 8 to 12 hours of community service, and mandatory attendance of an alcohol awareness course. The minor's driver license will be suspended (or his/her driving privilege denied if not licensed) for 30 days.
2nd Non-Driving Alcohol Offense by a Minor
Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500, 20 to 40 hours of community service, and may be required to attend an alcohol awareness course. The minor's driver license will be suspended (or his/her driving privilege denied if not licensed) for 60 days.