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TX SB2320
Bill
Status
4/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phil King
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AI Summary
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Upgrades first-time DWI offenses from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor, maintaining the minimum 72-hour confinement requirement
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Elevates DWI with an open container from a Class B to a Class A misdemeanor, with a minimum 6-day confinement term
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Increases DWI with blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 or higher from a Class A misdemeanor to a state jail felony
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Upgrades second-time DWI (driving while intoxicated) offenses from a Class A misdemeanor to a state jail felony, while keeping intoxicated operation of aircraft, watercraft, or amusement rides as Class A misdemeanors with 30-day minimum confinement
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Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to offenses committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Relating to increasing the criminal punishment for certain driving while intoxicated offenses.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
5/22/2025