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Checkpoints are not permitted in Texas.
Banned under the Texas Constitution (Art. I, §9) and state case law.
Law enforcement in this state relies on roving patrols and traffic stops instead of fixed checkpoints.
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Are DUI checkpoints legal in Texas?
No. Texas does not permit sobriety checkpoints. Banned under the Texas Constitution (Art. I, §9) and state case law.
How does Texas enforce drunk driving laws without checkpoints?
Law enforcement in Texas relies on roving patrols, officer observation of traffic violations, and saturation patrols during high-risk periods.