Sec. 37.122. POSSESSION OF INTOXICANTS ON PUBLIC SCHOOL GROUNDS. (a) A person commits an offense if the person possesses an intoxicating beverage for consumption, sale, or distribution while:
(1) on the grounds or in a building of a public school; or
(2) entering or inside any enclosure, field, or stadium where an athletic event sponsored or participated in by a public school of this state is being held.
(a-1) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the person possessed the intoxicating beverage:
(1) at a performing arts facility; and
(2) during an event held outside of regular school hours and not sponsored or sanctioned by a school district.
(b) An officer of this state who sees a person violating this section shall immediately seize the intoxicating beverage and, within a reasonable time, deliver it to the county or district attorney to be held as evidence until the trial of the accused possessor.
(c) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 834 (H.B. 2633), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 37 - Discipline; Law and Order
Subchapter E. Penal Provisions
Section 37.121. Fraternities, Sororities, Secret Societies, and Gangs
Section 37.122. Possession of Intoxicants on Public School Grounds
Section 37.123. Disruptive Activities
Section 37.124. Disruption of Classes
Section 37.125. Exhibition, Use, or Threat of Exhibition or Use of Firearms