San Antonio Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez Arrested Suspicion DWI Amid Local Pattern

San Antonio District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in late July after police observed her drifting across lanes on Interstate 10 and noted signs of intoxication during a sobriety test. Body and dash camera footage released by the San Antonio Police Department show Gonzalez denying she had been drinking despite failing sobriety tests and declining to submit to breath or blood samples, leading to a warrant for a blood draw. Gonzalez publicly acknowledged the incident, expressing regret for disappointing her constituents and committing to take full responsibility while continuing her council work. She also addressed a previous 2010 DWI charge, stating she was acquitted by a jury and had the record expunged, emphasizing accountability and dedication to public service. Gonzalez is the third San Antonio City Council member to be arrested for DWI in recent years, following Clayton Perry and Marc Whyte. Throughout the process, she has maintained her commitment to representing her constituents effectively despite the legal challenges.