Texas Education Code

§ 37.122 — POSSESSION OF INTOXICANTS ON PUBLIC SCHOOL GROUNDS

ED § 37.122Title 2. PUBLIC EDUCATION · Part G. SAFE SCHOOLS · Ch. 37. DISCIPLINE; LAW AND ORDER · Art. E. PENAL PROVISIONS

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(a)A person commits an offense if the person possesses an intoxicating beverage for consumption, sale, or distribution while:

(1)on the grounds or in a building of a public school; or

(2)entering or inside any enclosure, field, or stadium where an athletic event sponsored or participated in by a public school of this state is being held. (a-1) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the person possessed the intoxicating beverage:

(1)at a performing arts facility; and

(2)during an event held outside of regular school hours and not sponsored or sanctioned by a school district.

(b)An officer of this state who sees a person violating this section shall immediately seize the intoxicating beverage and, within a reasonable time, deliver it to the county or district attorney to be held as evidence until the trial of the accused possessor.

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Legislative history

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 834 (H.B. 2633), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.