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TX HB1482
Bill
Status
5/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Terri Leo-Wilson
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AI Summary
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Designated as "Mason and Sam's Law," the bill makes defendants ineligible for judge-ordered community supervision (probation) if they have two or more prior convictions for intoxication-related offenses
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Covered offenses include DWI, DWI with child passenger, flying while intoxicated, boating while intoxicated, assembling/operating amusement rides while intoxicated, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter (Penal Code Sections 49.04, 49.045, 49.05, 49.06, 49.061, 49.065, 49.07, and 49.08)
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Exempts repeat intoxication offenders from certain parole eligibility restrictions that apply to other serious offenses listed in Article 42A.054
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025; prior offenses remain governed by existing law
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Amends Article 42A.054 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and Section 508.145 of the Government Code
Legislative Description
Relating to changing the eligibility for community supervision for certain repeat intoxication offenders.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Justice
5/5/2025