In the state of Texas, is it legal for a person under the age of 21 to drink with a parent supervision?
If the minor consumes the alcohol under the authority of the parent (in private or public) then it is legal. See below. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CODE CHAPTER 106. PROVISIONS RELATING TO AGE § 106.01. DEFINITION. In this code, “minor” means a person under 21 years of age. Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 513, ch. 194, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977. Amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 257, ch. 107, § 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1981; Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 285, § 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1986; Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 462, § 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1986. § 106.02. PURCHASE OF ALCOHOL BY A MINOR. (a) A minor commits an offense if the minor purchases an alcoholic beverage. A minor does not commit an offense if the minor purchases an alcoholic beverage under the immediate supervision of a commissioned peace officer engaged in enforcing the provisions of this code. (b) An offense under this section is punishable as provided by Section 106.071. Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 513, ch. 194, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd
