Tex. Transp. Code § 724.001 · Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
DEFINITIONS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
In this chapter:
(1) "Alcohol concentration" has the meaning assigned by Section 49.01, Penal Code.
(2) "Arrest" includes the taking into custody of a child, as defined by Section 51.02, Family Code.
(3) "Controlled substance" has the meaning assigned by Section 481.002, Health and Safety Code.
(4) "Criminal charge" includes a charge that may result in a proceeding under Title 3, Family Code.
(5) "Criminal proceeding" includes a proceeding under Title 3, Family Code.
(6) "Dangerous drug" has the meaning assigned by Section 483.001, Health and Safety Code.
(7) "Department" means the Department of Public Safety.
(8) "Drug" has the meaning assigned by Section 481.002, Health and Safety Code.
(9) "Intoxicated" has the meaning assigned by Section 49.01, Penal Code.
(10) "License" has the meaning assigned by Section 521.001.
(11) "Operate" means to drive or be in actual control of a motor vehicle or watercraft.
(12) "Public place" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.07, Penal Code.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1013, Sec. 31, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.724.htm
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