Texas HB3442 amends laws to require minors convicted of alcohol-related offenses to complete alcohol awareness programs.
Texas HB3442 amends the Alcoholic Beverage Code and the Family Code to mandate that minors convicted of alcohol-related offenses must complete specific alcohol awareness or substance misuse education programs. These programs must be regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Chapter 171, Government Code. The bill also allows courts to impose additional conditions such as professional counseling, diagnostic testing, and psychosocial assessments. It takes effect September 1, 2025.
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