Texas Open Container Law

Cross-jurisdiction snapshot of key differences.

LocationLawSummary
TexasTexas Open Container LawIt is illegal to possess an open alcoholic beverage container in a vehicle's passenger area on a public highway in Texas.
Texas, USATexas Open Container LawProhibits the possession of an open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a motor vehicle on a public highway, regardless of whether the vehicle is moving or stopped.
Texas, USATexas Open Container LawTexas law strictly forbids having an open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a motor vehicle on a public highway, regardless of whether the vehicle is parked or moving.
Texas, USATexas Open Container LawIt is illegal to possess an open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a motor vehicle on a public highway, whether the vehicle is moving or parked.
Texas, USATexas Open Container LawIt is illegal to possess an open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a motor vehicle on a public highway, regardless of whether the vehicle is moving or parked.
Texas, USATexas Open Container LawIt is illegal to knowingly possess an open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a motor vehicle located on a public highway, whether moving or parked.