Texas SB2320 increases penalties for driving while intoxicated offenses.

Texas SB2320 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the criminal punishment for certain driving while intoxicated offenses. Specifically, it raises the minimum term of confinement for a Class A misdemeanor from 30 days to 72 hours. For offenses involving an open container of alcohol or a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 or more, the minimum term of confinement is increased to six days and a state jail felony, respectively. The changes apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2320 increases penalties for driving while intoxicated offenses.

Texas SB2320 amends the Texas Penal Code to increase the criminal punishment for certain driving while intoxicated offenses. Specifically, it raises the minimum term of confinement for a Class A misdemeanor from 30 days to 72 hours. For offenses involving an open container of alcohol or a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 or more, the minimum term of confinement is increased to six days and a state jail felony, respectively. The changes apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025.