Read the Bush Daughters' Citation

A U S T I N, Texas, May 31, 2001 -- Following is a statement issued today by the Austin Police Department regarding misdemeanor citations filed against Jenna and Barbara Bush, 19-year-old twin daughters of President Bush.

CITATIONS ISSUED TODAYThe Austin Police Department issued citations today to Jenna Bush,19, Barbara Bush,19, and Jesse Day-Wickham, 20, for an alcohol related incident that occurred Tuesday night. Citations issued included:

Jenna Bush — Misrepresentation of age by a minor — Class C MisdemeanorTexas Alcoholic Beverage Code, Sec. 106.07 (This section makes it an offense for a person under 21 years of age to present any document that falsely indicates that the person is 21 years of age or older to a person engaged in selling or serving alcoholic beverages.)

Barbara Bush — Possession of alcohol by a minor — Class C MisdemeanorTexas Alcoholic Beverage Code, Sec. 106.05 (This section makes it an offense for a person under 21 years of age to possess an alcoholic beverage.)

Jesse Day-Wickham — Possession of alcohol by a minor — Class C Misdemeanor Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, Sec. 106.05

Tuesday, May 29th, at approximately 10:19 p.m., the Austin Police Department received a 9-1-1 call reporting minors attempting to purchase alcohol at the Chuy's Restaurant located at 1728 Barton Springs Road.

APD patrol officers arrived and found that Jenna and Barbara Bush, 19, were alleged to have been involved in this incident. Jenna Bush allegedly ordered an alcohol beverage and was asked to produce identification proving she was 21 years of age. Jenna Bush allegedly displayed a valid driver's license that belonged to someone else. Jenna was refused the alcohol beverage.

According to witnesses, Barbara Bush and Jesse Day-Wickham ordered an alcohol beverage and were served.

APD and the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission investigated the incident.