The Penalties for a DWI in Texas Changed Sept 1, 2019. The Jail Penalties For A Class B & A Remain The Same, Ie 72 Hours To 180 Days In Jail For A Class B And 365 Days For A Class A. However, Fines Have Now Increased And Are:
1) Up To $3,000 For First Conviction To Be Paid Within 36 Months;
2) Up To $4,500 For A Second Or Subsequent Conviction Within 36 Months; And,
3) Up To $6,000 For A First Or Subsequent Conviction If There Is A BAC Result Of 0.15. The Statute Says The Critical Time Of The 0.15 Is Not The Time Of Driving, But Rather, The Time Of The Analysis.