Purchase alcohol Attempt to purchase alcohol Possess alcohol Consume alcohol Misrepresent your age Be intoxicated in public Operate a motor vehicle with any measurable amount of alcohol in your system
If you are OVER 21, it is illegal in Texas to:
Provide alcohol to minors Be intoxicated in public Drive while intoxicated
Whether you are 21 or not, it is illegal to have an open container in a vehicle in the state of Texas.
During the 2008-2009 academic school year, alcohol violations accounted for 34% of all misconduct violations adjudicated by Judicial Affairs. Drug violations were the second most prevalent form of misconduct. In addition, 58% of the disciplinary suspensions were alcohol or drug related last year.
To access the policy statement on Alcohol and Other Drugs, please see the following link:
CHOICES, a research-based prevention program, aims to help students appreciate the risks associated with alcohol use and equip them with skills and knowledge to make better decisions. Choices alcohol education programs are available through the Baylor University Counseling Center; for more information call: 254-710-2467.
For complete information regarding Texas state laws governing alcohol, consult the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission at the link below:
For information regarding alcohol or drug counseling, or treatment, contact the Baylor Counseling Center at 254-710-2467 or the Waco Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse at 753-7332.