Penalties for DWI offenses in the State of Texas
The chart below represents a top down perspective of the criminal penalties for DWI offenses in the state of Texas, the criminal classification of each type of alcohol related offense, and all potential penalties for said offenses.
| OFFENSE |
CLASSIFICATION | SENTENCING | FINE | TDL SUSPENSION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st DWI & BWI |
CLASS B MISDEMEANOR | MAX 180 DAYS COUNTY |
UP TO $2K | UP TO 1 YEAR |
| 2nd DWI & BWI |
CLASS A MISDEMEANOR | MAX 1 YEAR COUNTY | UP TO $4K | UP TO 2 YEARS |
| 3rd DWI & BWI |
3RD DEGREE FELONY | 2-10YR TDCJ | UP TO $10K | UP TO 2 YEARS |
| DWI ASSAULT |
3RD DEGREE FELONY | 2-10YR TDCJ | UP TO $10K | UP TO 2 YEARS |
| DWI MANSLAUGHTER |
2ND DEGREE FELONY | 2-10YR TDCJ | UP TO $10K | UP TO 2 YEARS |
| DWI: CHILD PASSENGER |
STATE JAIL FELONY |
180D-2YR STATE JAIL |
UP TO $10K |
UP TO 2 YEARS |
| 1st DWI: Open Container Enhancement | CLASS B MISDEMEANOR | CLASS B MISDEMEANOR |
UP TO $2K |
UP TO 1 YEAR |
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