Jose Rodriguez was charged Saturday with driving while intoxicated with a child passenger under 15 in the vehicle, Harris County records show.
Texas enhances DWI penalties when minors are present, reflecting legislative intent to deter impaired driving with vulnerable passengers.
Child-protective authorities may initiate parallel reviews when arrests involve juvenile occupants.
Rodriguez faces potential jail time and license suspension periods longer than standard first-offense ranges.
The case underscores continued enforcement against impaired drivers transporting children on weekend nights.
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