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TX SB745
Bill
Status
5/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lois Kolkhorst
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AI Summary
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Elevates intoxication manslaughter to a first-degree felony when the offender causes the death of more than one person during the same criminal transaction
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Maintains existing first-degree felony enhancement for intoxication manslaughter causing death of persons described in Subsection (b-1), such as peace officers and firefighters
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date; prior offenses remain governed by former law
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
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Passed the Senate 28-2 on April 10, 2025, and the House 136-9 on May 20, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication manslaughter in certain circumstances.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
5/30/2025