Sec. 101.63. SALE OR DELIVERY TO CERTAIN PERSONS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person with criminal negligence sells an alcoholic beverage to an habitual drunkard or an intoxicated or insane person.
(a-1) A person commits an offense if the person with criminal negligence delivers for commercial purposes an alcoholic beverage to an intoxicated person.
(b) Except as provided in Subsection (c) of this section, a violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500, by confinement in jail for not more than one year, or by both.
(c) If a person has been previously convicted of a violation of this section or of Section 106.03 of this code, a violation is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000, by confinement in jail for not more than one year, or by both.
Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 495, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 508, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 441 (S.B. 1450), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 441 (S.B. 1450), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - Regulatory and Penal Provisions
Chapter 101 - General Criminal Provisions
Subchapter D. Miscellaneous Offenses
Section 101.61. Violation of Code or Rule
Section 101.63. Sale or Delivery to Certain Persons
Section 101.64. Indecent Graphic Material
Section 101.65. Beverages Made From Certain Materials Prohibited
Section 101.66. Beverages of Certain Alcohol Content Prohibited
Section 101.67. Prior Approval of Malt Beverages
Section 101.6701. Label Approval Not Required for Certain Malt Beverages
Section 101.671. Prior Approval of Distilled Spirits and Wine
Section 101.673. Use of American Viticultural Area, County, or Vineyard on Wine Label
Section 101.68. Consignment Sale Prohibited
Section 101.69. False Statement
Section 101.70. Common Nuisance
Section 101.71. Inspection of Vehicle
Section 101.72. Consumption of Alcoholic Beverage on Premises Licensed for Off-Premises Consumption
Section 101.74. Offenses Relating to Bingo
Section 101.75. Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Near Schools
Section 101.76. Unlawful Display or Use of Permit or License