Wednesday May 30 3:59 PM ET
By NATALIE GOTT, Associated Press Writer
AUSTIN (AP) - President Bush's 19-year-old twin daughters allegedly tried to buy alcohol at a restaurant, with one using someone else's identification card, police said Wednesday.
Police said they received a 911 call Tuesday evening from the manager of Chuy's restaurant who said minors were attempting to purchase alcohol.
Bush's daughters, Jenna and Barbara, ``were alleged to have been involved,'' according to a statement released by Austin police.
Police said Jenna Bush tried to purchase the alcohol using someone else's ID. Barbara did not, police said.
``As no offense was witnessed by APD officers, following routine procedures, further investigation is required to determine if any charges will be filed,'' the statement said.
The legal drinking age in Texas is 21. Police and the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission are investigating.
Jenna Bush's attorney, William P. Allison, could not immediately be reached for comment. White House spokesman Scott McClellan declined comment.
``If it involves the daughters in their private lives, it is a family matter,'' he said.
Mark Dore, a manager at the restaurant, referred all questions to the corporate offices, which did not return messages.
Less than a month ago, Jenna Bush pleaded no contest to a charge of being a minor in possession of alcohol in connection with another incident.
The plea stemmed from a ticket police issued while checking for minors in possession of alcohol at nightclubs along the popular East Sixth Street entertainment district April 27.
She was ordered to pay $51.25 in court costs, serve eight hours of community service and attend six hours of alcohol awareness classes.
Jenna is a student at the University of Texas at Austin. Barbara attends Yale University.