Texas Underage Drinking Laws

What adults and teens need to know:

• As an adult, you cannot give alcohol to anyone under the age of 21 under any circumstance, even in your own residence, even with their parent’s permission unless they are visibly present.
• You cannot knowingly allow a person under 21, other than your own child, to remain in your home or on your property while consuming or possessing alcohol.
• Your residence . . . . . your responsibility.

If you break the law:

• You face a sentence of up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine.
• Your driver’s license can be suspended for 6 months.
• You can be sued if you give alcohol to anyone under age 21 and they, in turn, hurt someone, hurt themselves, or damage property.

Things you can do:

• Refuse to supply alcohol to youth.
• Actively supervise parties when youth will be attending.
• Make sure alcohol is not brought into your home or onto your property by underage youth.
• Talk to other adults about not providing alcohol at events youth will be attending.
• Create alcohol-free opportunities and activities in your home so youth will feel welcome.