In Texas, voluntary intoxication is not a defense to the commission of a crime. Instead, "temporary insanity" (the loss of the ability to tell that your conduct is wrong) may be a mitigating factor when it is caused by voluntary intoxication. Please note that for some offenses, the truth is that voluntary intoxication is actually treated as a factor that excuses the prosecution from proving intent, so it can also work against you.In english, this means that you can be found guilty of assault and retaliation even if you were drunk and do not remember your actions. Depending on the circumstances of your alleged offenses, a good attorney might be able to argue that any punishment should be decreased because you had diminished responsibility for your actions, or find other solutions to reduce any potential penalty.