Tailgating is part of football culture in College Station, Texas, but game day does not suspend state alcohol laws. If you drink before or after a game, the legal risk depends on where the alcohol is located, whether a vehicle is involved, your age, your conduct, and what officers can prove. Texas law can lead […]
If you are arrested before the fall semester begins in College Station, Texas, you may face more than a court date. A pending criminal charge can overlap with university discipline, campus housing, transportation, scholarships, internships, professional programs, and future background checks. The effect depends on the accusation, the evidence, the university rules that apply, and […]
As of August 4, 2026, concentrated or manufactured delta-8 THC is treated as a controlled substance under the Texas Department of State Health Services scheduling position. The scheduling action became effective on July 31, 2026. DSHS states that only trace amounts of delta-8 THC that occur naturally in the hemp plant used to manufacture a […]
An underage drinking arrest in Texas can create more than a court date. If you are a student in College Station, you may also face driver’s license consequences, university discipline, financial penalties, and concerns about your record. Texas law treats several alcohol-related acts by a person under 21 as separate offenses. The exact charge may […]
Football season in College Station brings tailgates, watch parties, crowded roads, and late-night traffic after games. Texas transportation officials promote sober driving during football season, and you should expect officers to watch for signs of impaired driving near entertainment areas, major corridors, and postgame traffic. A DWI arrest can start two separate proceedings. One is […]
A Texas DWI arrest does not automatically cancel your fall semester college enrollment. However, the arrest may trigger a separate university conduct case, an interim campus restriction, a driver license suspension, or practical problems involving registration, housing, transportation, scholarships, and class attendance. The outcome depends on your school’s rules, the facts of the arrest, where […]