Texas Game Wardens reported their highest number of boating while intoxicated arrests in seven years during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Wardens contacted more than 10,800 vessels statewide and filed 62 boating while intoxicated charges between July 3 and July 5. While no boating-related fatalities were reported, authorities responded to 25 boating incidents and two open-water drownings. Officials also handled vessel crashes, drug arrests, and several rescues. Game wardens say the enforcement effort is designed to promote safer boating during the busy summer season. Safety patrols and education campaigns will continue throughout the summer.
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Texas Game Wardens Report Highest Fourth of July BWI Arrests in Seven Years
Jul 15, 2026 | 1:29 PM
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