San Antonio Councilwoman Meza Gonzalez Censured After Elevated DWI Arrest

San Antonio City Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez faces an elevated Class A misdemeanor charge for driving while intoxicated, with a blood alcohol concentration of at least 0.15—nearly double the legal limit—at the time of her July arrest. Following the incident, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones suspended her committee assignments and called for a censure vote by the City Council, which is a symbolic condemnation without legal penalties. Meza Gonzalez has denied drinking that night and refused a breathalyzer test, leading to an automatic license suspension, though she has expressed willingness to take accountability. This incident marks the third DWI arrest of a City Council member in recent years, raising concerns about elected officials' conduct. The council's censure vote aims to publicly reprimand Meza Gonzalez for behavior deemed unacceptable, while her arraignment has been delayed due to the charge upgrade. The case has drawn attention to the standards expected of public servants and the political repercussions of such legal issues.