The bill, S.B. No. 745, aims to enhance the criminal penalties for intoxication manslaughter in specific circumstances. It amends Section 49.09(b-2) of the Penal Code to classify an offense under Section 49.08 as a first-degree felony if it is proven that the individual caused the death of either a person described in Subsection (b-1) or more than one person during the same criminal transaction. This change is intended to impose stricter consequences for those who commit intoxication manslaughter under these conditions.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the new law will only apply to offenses committed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Offenses that occurred prior to this date will be governed by the existing laws at the time of the offense, ensuring that individuals are not retroactively penalized under the new provisions.

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