Texas Car / Permit practice question · Alcohol & Drugs

In Texas, having an open container of alcohol in the passenger area of your vehicle on a public road is:

Answer choices

• illegal, even while the vehicle is stopped or parked— Correct answer
• legal as long as the driver is not the one drinking
• allowed if only passengers are drinking
• permitted on rural roads

Why this is the answer

It is illegal in Texas to have an open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a motor vehicle on a public highway, whether the vehicle is being driven, stopped or parked. It makes no difference who is drinking or where you are. A conviction is punishable by a fine of up to $500.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Alcohol and Driving

Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026