For Alcoholic Beverage Code offenses deferred under deferred disposition, is reporting to DPS required?

For Alcoholic Beverage Code offenses deferred under deferred disposition, is reporting to DPS required?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only if the offense is a misdemeanor
• D. Only if the offender is under 25

Answer: (A)

When an Alcoholic Beverage Code offense is resolved with deferred disposition, the court must report that disposition to the Texas Department of Public Safety. This reporting is mandatory so DPS can update the offender’s driving record and license eligibility with the fact that the case was deferred, not permanently dismissed. The rule focuses on the use of deferred disposition for alcohol offenses and ensures DPS has a complete record for future enforcement and licensing decisions. It doesn’t depend on whether the offense is a misdemeanor or the offender’s age—the key point is the requirement to notify DPS when deferred disposition is used.

When an Alcoholic Beverage Code offense is resolved with deferred disposition, the court must report that disposition to the Texas Department of Public Safety. This reporting is mandatory so DPS can update the offender’s driving record and license eligibility with the fact that the case was deferred, not permanently dismissed. The rule focuses on the use of deferred disposition for alcohol offenses and ensures DPS has a complete record for future enforcement and licensing decisions. It doesn’t depend on whether the offense is a misdemeanor or the offender’s age—the key point is the requirement to notify DPS when deferred disposition is used.