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Texas Boating Under the Influence (BUI) (2026)

Conditional: In Texas it is illegal to operate a watercraft while intoxicated, defined as a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or higher (BWI); enforced by TPWD.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026
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Boating Under the Influence (BUI) in states bordering Texas

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