TX SB2799

Increases criminal penalties for reckless driving when injuries result, elevating the offense from a misdemeanor to a felony in certain circumstances

Reckless driving causing bodily injury to another person becomes a state jail felony (punishable by 180 days to 2 years in state jail)

Reckless driving causing serious bodily injury becomes a third degree felony (punishable by 2-10 years in prison)

Retains current misdemeanor penalties for basic reckless driving without injury: fine up to $200, jail up to 30 days, or both

Allows prosecutors to charge offenders under this section, another applicable law, or both when conduct constitutes multiple offenses; takes effect September 1, 2025