Which of the following statements about reporting to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is true regarding Alcoholic Beverage Code offenses involving minors?

• A. Convictions and orders for deferred disposition for all such offenses must be reported.
• B. Only traffic related offenses must be reported.
• C. Acquittals must be reported.
• D. No reporting is required.

Answer: (A)

The key point is that DPS must be informed about the outcome of alcohol-related offenses involving minors by reporting final convictions and any ordered deferred dispositions for all such offenses. This broad requirement ensures DPS has up-to-date records for handling permit eligibility, enforcement, and background checks related to alcohol and minors. Acquittals aren’t reported because there was no final conviction or deferred disposition to record, and reporting would be unnecessary for offenses that don’t result in a conviction or deferred disposition. A limitation to only traffic offenses is incorrect because the rule applies to all Alcoholic Beverage Code offenses involving minors, not just traffic-related ones. Saying no reporting is required is also incorrect because the statute specifically requires reporting these outcomes.