Travis County Judge Biscoe arrested for DWI
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Travis County Judge Samuel T. Biscoe was arrested at 10:47 p.m. on Wednesday for driving while intoxicated. Biscoe was stopped going northbound in the 5600 block of Manor Road, near Northeast Drive after an Austin Police Department officer reported seeing Biscoe commit several driving violations, including changing lanes without signaling, weaving and hitting the curb.
Biscoe was released from jail at 1:35 a.m. on a $2,000 bond.
The arresting officer reported Biscoe had a faint alcohol odor. Biscoe was polite and courteous, he was swaying, orderly and had bloodshot eyes, the officer said. Biscoe was also said to be walking, staggering and stumbling.
Biscoe said he had one glass of wine at a restaurant and one beer at a bar. He refused to take a Breathalyzer test.
"Well, thank God, I never said I was perfect, I always hope to become perfect one day. So, I am human and if you're consuming alcohol you really have to be mindful of the quantity. Really, if I thought I was intoxicated last night, I would've gotten a ride home with my friend or called a cab. But I thought I was alright," Biscoe said.
As county judge, Biscoe is the top county administrator. He oversees the county's budget and operations.
Biscoe graduated from UT Law school in 1973.
He was a Travis County Commissioner for nine years before resigning in December 1997 to seek the office of Travis County Judge.
He was elected Travis County Judge in November 1998 and still serves in that capacity.
Biscoe has no previous arrests for DWI.
Biscoe's case is expected to go to court September 10th.
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