S.B. No. 745 amends the Penal Code to enhance the criminal penalty for intoxication manslaughter under specific circumstances. The bill stipulates that an offense under Section 49.08 will be classified as a felony of the first degree if it is proven during the trial that the individual caused the death of either a person described by Subsection (b-1) or more than one person during the same criminal transaction. This change aims to impose stricter penalties for those who cause fatalities while driving under the influence, particularly in cases involving multiple victims.

The law change will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025. Offenses that occur before this date will be governed by the previous law, ensuring that individuals are tried under the legal standards in place at the time of their offense. This provision allows for a clear transition between the old and new legal frameworks regarding intoxication manslaughter.

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