The Dram Shop Act: A Way to Shift Blame for a DWI

The Texas Dram Shop Act is legislation that can directly impact DWI cases. The term “dram shop” refers to any establishment that sells alcoholic beverages, such as bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. Under Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Chapter 2, the Dram Shop Act holds alcohol-serving establishments liable if they serve alcohol to an obviously intoxicated person […]