Sec. 49.045. DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED WITH CHILD PASSENGER. (a) A person commits an offense if:
(1) the person is intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle in a public place; and
(2) the vehicle being operated by the person is occupied by a passenger who is younger than 15 years of age.
(b) An offense under this section is a state jail felony.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 787, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, and Morals
Chapter 49 - Intoxication and Alcoholic Beverage Offenses
Section 49.02. Public Intoxication
Section 49.031. Possession of Alcoholic Beverage in Motor Vehicle
Section 49.04. Driving While Intoxicated
Section 49.045. Driving While Intoxicated With Child Passenger
Section 49.05. Flying While Intoxicated
Section 49.06. Boating While Intoxicated
Section 49.065. Assembling or Operating an Amusement Ride While Intoxicated
Section 49.07. Intoxication Assault
Section 49.08. Intoxication Manslaughter
Section 49.09. Enhanced Offenses and Penalties