I purchased my first car the other day and I’m excited! While I know most of the traffic laws, I’m not quite sure what level of alcohol gets you a DUI. What’s the blood alcohol limit in Texas?
, the blood alcohol limit is .08 or 80 mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood. If you exceed this blood alcohol limit, you’re going to receive a DWI, which comes with a number of penalties and other issues.
If you get a DWI in Texas, penalties include:
Three to 180 days in jail
Fines of up to $2,000, not including court costs and fees
License suspension of between 90 and 365 days
Texas also has increased penalties for an enhanced DWI, which occurs if you have a blood alcohol limit above .15.
On top of these penalties, your car insurance premiums can skyrocket as a result of a DWI. If this happens to you, make sure to download the
and insurance comparison tool that collects quotes from over 55 top-rated insurers in just 45 seconds. After you find a great rate, Jerry can help you buy new insurance and cancel your old policy. Users save an average of $800+ per year.
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.