Can You Refuse a Field Sobriety Test in Texas? Know Your Rights!

If you’re pulled over for suspected DWI in Texas, the officer may ask you to perform field sobriety tests like the walk-and-turn, one-leg stand, or horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) test. But are you legally required to take them? No—field sobriety tests are voluntary, and refusing them may actually protect you from providing evidence that could be used against you.