The consumption of beverages labeled as non-alcoholic beer while operating a motor vehicle in Texas is a matter governed by state law and interpretations thereof. Beverages designated as non-alcoholic typically contain a very low percentage of alcohol by volume (ABV), often below 0.5%. The legal landscape focuses primarily on intoxication and impairment while driving.
Texas law prohibits driving while intoxicated (DWI). The legal definition of intoxication refers to having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher, or not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties due to the introduction of alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, a dangerous drug, a combination of two or more of those substances, or any other substance into the body. The very low alcohol content in non-alcoholic beer means that it is exceedingly difficult, if not impossible, to reach a BAC of 0.08% solely through its consumption.