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Originally Posted by TX-Dennis
If I recall my training class correctly, Texas law says you are intoxicated at .08 BAC. However, when carrying that number changes to zero tolerance. Which means you can be busted at .01. I would think it unlikely to actually be enforced that strictly except maybe in liberal Austin, but it is at least possible.
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IIRC, in Texas the word is 'intoxicated.' No numerical definition assigned, i.e. up to the cop.
That's how it is here in Virginia for open carry, cannot be intoxicated, with no definition of what that is. The general consensus here is don't drink while open carrying. Concealed carry is clearly spelled out shall not consume, i.e. zero.
My personal opinion, if I can drive, I should be able to carry.
And the question of on my own property- just because I'm drunk at home doesn't mean I should lose my right to self defense. Yes, the DA will try to make the case about alcohol, but it is really about was the shooting justified. IMO, the alcohol in your system is hearsay.