What is DUI in Texas?
The crime of drinking and driving is sometimes referred to as either DUI or DWI. These are both the same crime. Because each state establishes its own DUI statutes, some choose to adopt the name DUI, which stands for driving under the influence, while others choose to adopt DWI, which stands for driving while intoxicated. DWI is the technical term used in Texas. The blood-alcohol limit in Texas is .08 percent. This means that if someone were to take a sample of your blood, .08 percent of the sample would be alcohol. If you are at or above this limit, a police officer may arrest you for drinking and driving. It is important to note that you can be charged with DUI in Texas even if your blood-alcohol level is below .08. In Texas, intoxicated drivers are also considered to be those whose driving is impaired due to alcohol or drug consumption regardless of their blood-alcohol content.
