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This bill modifies Texas law to change eligibility for community supervision and parole for repeat intoxication offenders by amending two key sections of law. Specifically, the bill adds intoxication-related offenses (such as driving while intoxicated) under Penal Code Sections 49.04-49.08 to the list of offenses that are ineligible for community supervision if a defendant has been previously convicted two or more times of those specific offenses. Additionally, the bill restricts parole eligibility for inmates serving sentences for intoxication-related offenses, making them ineligible for release if they have been previously convicted three or more times of these offenses. These changes aim to impose stricter penalties on individuals with multiple intoxication-related convictions, potentially reducing repeat offenses by limiting their opportunities for community supervision and parole. The modifications will only apply to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, ensuring that prior offenses are not retroactively affected by the new law.

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