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TX HB750
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Valoree Swanson
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AI Summary
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Adds repeat intoxication offenders to the list of defendants ineligible for judge-ordered community supervision (probation) under Article 42A.053 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
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Applies to defendants convicted of DWI-related offenses under Penal Code Sections 49.04, 49.045, 49.05, 49.06, 49.061, 49.065, 49.07, or 49.08 who have two or more prior convictions for any combination of these offenses
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Covered offenses include driving while intoxicated, DWI with child passenger, flying while intoxicated, boating while intoxicated, assembling/operating amusement ride while intoxicated, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter
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Changes apply only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025; prior offenses remain governed by existing law
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Effectively requires mandatory incarceration for third-time and subsequent intoxication offense convictions by eliminating community supervision eligibility
Legislative Description
Relating to changing the eligibility for community supervision and parole for certain repeat intoxication offenders.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Referred to Corrections
3/5/2025