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TX HB3193

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ron Reynolds

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits community supervision (probation) for defendants convicted of intoxication manslaughter when the offense resulted in death of a child under 10, death of multiple victims in the same incident, or death of a first responder/official on duty

  • Elevates intoxication manslaughter to a first degree felony with a mandatory minimum of 15 years confinement when the victim is a firefighter, EMS personnel, peace officer, judge, or prosecutor killed while performing official duties

  • Upgrades intoxication manslaughter to a first degree felony for repeat offenders with one prior intoxication manslaughter conviction or two prior intoxicated driving offenses

  • Elevates intoxication assault to a second degree felony when the victim is a child under 10 years of age, and to a first degree felony when the victim is a firefighter, EMS personnel, peace officer, judge, or prosecutor on duty

  • Makes offenders ineligible for parole and mandatory supervision release when convicted of intoxication manslaughter under the enhanced penalty provisions involving protected victims

Legislative Description

Relating to the punishment for intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter; changing eligibility for mandatory supervision, parole, and community supervision; increasing criminal penalties.

Crimes

Last Action

Referred directly to subcommittee by chair

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Jurisprudence3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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