Plano prohibits open alcohol containers in vehicles under Texas Penal Code 49.031 and bars public consumption in city parks, on public streets, and at unpermitted events, with TABC-licensed venues and special permits as the only exceptions.
Texas Penal Code 49.031 makes it a Class C misdemeanor to possess an open alcohol container in a passenger area on a public roadway, applying citywide. Plano Code Chapter 30 prohibits alcohol in public parks except at permitted special events. Public streets, sidewalks, and parking lots also bar drinking outside TABC-licensed premises. Legacy West and Shops at Legacy outdoor dining areas operate as approved patios under TABC, not public spaces. Special event permits, like Plano Balloon Festival beer gardens, allow controlled consumption within fenced zones. Plano Police actively enforce around concert venues and bar corridors.
Open container in a vehicle, drinking in a city park without a permit, or public intoxication results in Class C misdemeanor citations, fines up to 500 dollars, and possible jail for repeat or aggravated cases.
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