Bill > HB1482

This bill modifies eligibility for community supervision (probation) for repeat intoxication offenders by amending the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Government Code. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that prevents defendants who have been previously convicted two or more times of certain intoxication-related offenses (such as driving while intoxicated) from receiving community supervision. The bill applies to offenses under specific Penal Code sections including 49.04 (driving while intoxicated), 49.045 (subsequent driving while intoxicated), and others related to intoxication. The changes will affect both the circumstances under which community supervision can be granted and parole eligibility for offenders with multiple intoxication-related convictions. Notably, the bill is named "Mason and Sam's Law" and will only apply to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025. The intent appears to be creating stricter consequences for repeat intoxication offenders by limiting their access to community supervision and potentially increasing their time in custody.

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