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To: MeanWestTexan
I thought the blood test could be required only after a traffic accident.

Blood, breath, or urine is required upon "suspicion".

Otherwise, automatic license suspension for up to a year on the first offense. That way in most States, now.

26 posted on 09/14/2005 3:59:51 PM PDT by elkfersupper
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To: elkfersupper

No, I just looked up the Texas Transportation Code; it's online. (Chapter 700)

You can refuse breath or blood test, except in the case of an accident. You do get a mandatory suspension for 180 days, but you can refuse.

The statute also states who can draw blood --- and if an EMT can't do it, a cop sure can't do it.

This is flat-out illegal.


46 posted on 09/14/2005 4:13:28 PM PDT by MeanWestTexan (A good friend helps you move. A great friend helps you move a body.)
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