AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) has wrapped up its Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative, which was active nightly from December 12, 2025, through January 1, 2026. During this period, 128 DWI arrests were made, including several with enhanced charge levels.
The initiative resulted in 29 arrests for DWI with a blood alcohol content over .15, seven for a second DWI offense, nine for a third DWI felony, and one arrest involving a child passenger, according to a press release from the APD. The effort aimed to enforce DWI laws, promote public safety by encouraging responsible driving decisions, and apply for blood search warrants for suspects refusing to provide breath or blood specimens as required by law.
The APD, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Transportation and the Austin Transportation and Public Works, remains committed to preventing fatalities on Austin’s streets, highways, and waterways. The department emphasizes its dedication to ensuring the safety of residents and visitors through both education and enforcement measures.