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Penalties for Boating While Intoxicated

Officer testing for sobriety

Texas law establishes the following penalties for BWI.

  • First conviction carries a fine of up to $2,000 and/or jail time of up to 180 days.
  • Second conviction carries a fine of up to $4,000 and/or jail time of up to one year.
  • Third conviction carries a fine of up to $10,000 and/or jail time of 2–10 years.
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