Felix Garza, 29, is accused of hitting two people along the Galveston Seawall early Sunday morning. Amanda Medlock, 34, died and Vincent Jeffus, 36, was critically hurt.
Garza is charged with DWI for the third time, as well as manslaughter. Garza is also charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Bond has been set at a total of $150,000.