Public Intoxication
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⚖️ Texas Law — Charge Details
Up to $500 fine (no jail for Class C)
Public Intoxication under Texas Penal Code § 49.02 is a Class C Misdemeanor — the lowest level criminal offense in Texas — carrying a maximum fine of $500 with no jail time. The offense requires being intoxicated in a public place to the degree that the person may endanger themselves or another. Officers in Austin commonly issue this charge during entertainment district enforcement. While the fine is modest, a criminal record — even for a Class C — can appear on background checks. A third conviction within 24 months is a Class B Misdemeanor.
⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements
| If this condition applies… | Charge escalates to | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Third conviction within 24 months | Class B Misdemeanor — up to 180 days jail, $2,000 fine | § 49.02(c) |
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Chance Mack
Public Intoxication
Travis Co.
Christina Michele Mcinvale
Public Intoxication
Travis Co.
Byron Lynn Whitman
Public Intoxication
Travis Co.
Teddy Beasley
Public Intoxication
Travis Co.
Robert Teston
Public Intoxication
Travis Co.
Michael Ray Jones
Public Intoxication
Travis Co.
Calvin Ross
Public Intoxication
Travis Co.
Lidia Alexia Amado
Public Intoxication
Travis Co.
Elvin Juarez Juarez-Reynoso
Public Intoxication
Travis Co.
Jason Anderson
Public Intoxication
Travis Co.
Tyler Venters
Public Intoxication
Travis Co.
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Important: An arrest is not a conviction. All individuals listed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This database contains public arrest records from Travis County.