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TX HB750

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Valoree Swanson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Changes apply only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025; prior offenses remain governed by existing law

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Corrections3/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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