H.B. No. 1760, also known as Lauren and CJ's Law, proposes significant changes to the penalties and supervision eligibility for individuals convicted of intoxication manslaughter in Texas. The bill amends Section 49.08(b) of the Penal Code to establish a minimum term of imprisonment of five years for such offenses. Additionally, it modifies Article 42A.401 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, requiring judges to impose a minimum of five years of imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for those convicted under Section 49.08, while allowing for a potential reduction to two years if the judge finds it in the community's best interest.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions in the Government Code, specifically Section 508.145(e-1), which states that inmates serving sentences for intoxication manslaughter are not eligible for parole until they have served a full five years without considering good conduct time. It also amends Section 508.147 to stipulate that such inmates cannot be released to mandatory supervision until they have served at least five years of their sentence. The changes will only apply to offenses committed on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 49.08, Government Code 508.145, Government Code 508.147 (Penal Code 49, Government Code 508)
House Committee Report: Penal Code 49.08, Government Code 508.145, Government Code 508.147 (Penal Code 49, Government Code 508)
Engrossed: Penal Code 49.08, Government Code 508.145, Government Code 508.147 (Penal Code 49, Government Code 508)