Enhances the criminal penalty for intoxication manslaughter in Texas to a first-degree felony in certain circumstances.

This bill amends the Texas Penal Code to enhance the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication manslaughter. Specifically, it elevates the offense to a first-degree felony if the person caused the death of a protected individual or more than one person during the same criminal transaction. The change in law applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before this date remain governed by the law in effect at the time of the offense.

Enhances the criminal penalty for intoxication manslaughter in Texas to a first-degree felony in certain circumstances.

This bill amends the Texas Penal Code to enhance the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication manslaughter. Specifically, it elevates the offense to a first-degree felony if the person caused the death of a protected individual or more than one person during the same criminal transaction. The change in law applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025. Offenses committed before this date remain governed by the law in effect at the time of the offense.