Former Texas House speaker arrested for DWI by mounted police

Former Texas House Speaker Gibson “Gib” Lewis, 72, was arrested last night on charges of drunken driving, Austin police said this morning.

Lewis was driving west on Fourth and Lavaca streets in the turn-only lane about 11 p.m. when a mounted officer saw him continue straight on Fourth Street instead of turning, an arrest affidavit says.

The officer then stopped Lewis and called for backup, the affidavit said. Lewis had a blood-alcohol level of 0.16, Austin police said.

Lewis was elected five times to Speaker of the House and was active in the Texas Legislature for more than 20 years.

When reached by phone today, Lewis said, “There’s nothing to say but don’t drink and drive.”

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