CLASSES AND EDUCATION

State Mandated Classes

1. Driving While Intoxicated
2. Driving While Intoxicated for Repeat Offenders
3. Texas Drug Offender Education Program
4. Minors in Possession

CLASS SCHEDULE for all State Mandated Classes.

STATE MANDATED class descriptions

Driving While Intoxicated

Texas Law
During the Texas 72nd Legislative Session, legislation was sponsored and passed (Senate Bill 16) requiring the automatic suspension of the driver's license of any person convicted of certain drug offenses. This legislation requires offenders to attend an education program on the dangers of drug abuse approved by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse and authorized under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6687b, Section 24B in order to have their license reinstated.

The Texas DWI Education Program is the Texas state mandated class for those who have received a first DWI offense. It provides 12 hours of education covering the effects of alcohol on the body and driving abilities as well as the driving laws. Participants must attend all classes in order to receive a certificate. If a participate misses a class he/she must start over.

Call to schedule an appointment prior to registration for all DWI Education courses held at our Angelton Office. Dates are to be determined.

**Pre-registration is required. You must be registered three days prior to the start of class. If a UA or screening is needed, you must have the service completed three days prior to the class start date. To find a location nearest you, please refer to our Office Locations page.

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Driving While Intoxicated for Repeat Offenders

Effective Sept.1, 1993, Article 42.12, Section 12(J), Code of Criminal Procedure, as amended by the 73rd Legislature, states that a "Judge shall require a defendant who is punished for a subsequent DWI as a condition of community supervision, to attend and successfully complete an educational program for repeat offenders approved by TCADA (Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse)."

This 7 1/2 week program was designed to educate participants about chemical dependency and the problems associated with chemical dependency. It also provides intensive instructions about specific actions a participant can take to prevent future DWI offenses. To prevent alcohol/drug related problems in other life areas, necessary lifestyle changes are addressed.

Since the maximum class size is limited to 15 participants, registration for this class is done by appointments only. You must be registered three days prior to the start of class. If a UA or screening is needed, you must have the service completed three days prior to the class start date.

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Texas Drup Offender Education Program

Texas Law
During the Texas 72nd Legislative Session, legislation was sponsored and passed (Senate Bill 16) requiring the automatic suspension of the driver’s license of any person convicted of certain drug offenses. This legislation requires offenders to attend an education program on the dangers of drug abuse approved by the Texas commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse and authorized under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6687b, Section 24B in order to have their license reinstated.

The Texas Drug Offender Education Program (TDOEP) is the Texas state mandated class for those who have been convicted of certain drug offenses and/or have had their driver’s license revoked. This class consists of a total of 15 hours. Participants must attend all classes in order to receive a certificate.

**Pre-registration is required. To find a location nearest you, please refer to our Office Locations page.

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Minors in Possession

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, Section 106.02, 106.025, 106.06, and the 1993-94 Texas Traffic Laws, pp. 439-440, regulate the behavior of a minor in relation to alcohol. The 1991 and 1993 Texas Legislature added to section to the TABC Code (106.115) permitting a court to require attendance in an alcohol awareness course in addition to the fine for first offenders.

In addition to information on alcohol, BACODA addresses the use of marijuana and tobacco.

The MIP program (Alcohol Awareness) is the state mandated class for minors who have been found in possession of illegal substances and have received an MIP ticket.

Registration in person. Persons under the age of 16 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. You must be registered three days prior to the start of class. If a UA or screening is needed, you must have the service completed three days prior to the class start date.

• Participants must bring ticket or judge’s letter to registration.
• BOTH Days must be attended in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.
• It is the participant’s responsibility to appear before the judge with their Certificate of Completion.
• BACODA reserves the right to cancel any class with less than 10 participants.

**Pre-registration is required. To find a location nearest you, please refer to our Office Locations page.

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