body: I am currently a college freshman living in a suite style dorm. As freshman like to do, two of my three roommates like to party and drink. At first there were just small gatherings, but as of late these parties have been getting bigger. 
  
  
  My main concern is that we are all underaged and sharing this dorm. While I have never touched alcohol and don't take part in these parties, can I still be held responsible for my roommates and possibly be charged with possession of alcohol as a minor?
  
  
  My college's code of conduct only states that students may not be under the influence or in the possession of alcoholic beverages. And all of my research into state law does not seem to define what constitutes possession.
  
  
  Basically I want to know:
  
  
  1.What constitutes possession of alcohol by a minor in Texas?
  
  
  2.Would I be held responsible for alcohol found in a common area?
  
  
  3.Is there anything I can do in this situation to protect myself from charges should my roommates get in trouble?
  
  
  
title: What Constitutes Possession in a Shared Living Space?