If you’re a parent you need to be responsible for your child’s actions. Alcohol is a big part of the football season for many fans. We like to fuel our fandom with cold beer, mixed drinks, and even fruity blender drinks at our tailgate parties and game day celebrations. We say all of that, to say this, alcohol and the responsible use of alcohol is an accepted substance and behavior in our society. But because there are so many ramifications that come from using alcohol we have rules and regulations in place. But ultimately, the biggest policymaker on a personal level when it comes to drinking is Mom and Dad.
It all comes down to being responsible. If you’re a parent you should be responsible for your child’s actions. Part of your job as a parent is to teach them how to make choices in the “real world”. That world contains alcohol and a lot of other things too. So teach them the difference between right and wrong and how to make good choices and teach them to respect the law and they’ll be fine.
In Texas, you must be 21 to purchase alcohol. A lot of people think that’s it. That’s all you need to know about Texas’ drinking laws. For a person under the legal drinking age of 21 in Texas to consume alcohol legally it must be done with a parent, guardian, or spouse present. The alcohol in question must be provided by a parent, guardian, or spouse as well. We should also note the law uses this specific verbiage.
“… a minor may consume an alcoholic beverage if it is in the visible presence of the minor’s adult parent, guardian or spouse.”
So, if you’re hosting a football party this weekend you MUST meet the above criteria before serving underage guests alcohol. Please remember the part about PARENTS, GUARDIAN or SPOUSE and ….. “visible presence”. We can only hope that you will be a responsible host and arrange for proper transportation for those who choose to drink.
We should note for those who are underage and are considering breaking the law to either obtain or consume alcohol there are a lot of bad things that go along with making a poor choice in that decision. Many of the penalties for underage possession, use, and consumption involved suspending or denying your state-issued driver’s license.
