TX HB2017

Officially cited as "Grayson's Law," this legislation increases penalties for intoxication manslaughter (Section 49.08) to a first-degree felony when the offender has a prior intoxication-related conviction and was in violation of Chapter 51 (illegal entry into Texas) at the time of the offense

Prohibits community supervision, including deferred adjudication, for defendants convicted of intoxication manslaughter under the enhanced penalty provision involving prior intoxication offenses and Chapter 51 violations

Requires inmates convicted under the enhanced intoxication manslaughter provision to serve a minimum of 10 years actual calendar time (excluding good conduct time) before becoming eligible for parole

Restricts mandatory supervision release for these offenders until they have served at least 10 years of actual calendar time, regardless of accrued good conduct time

Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025