The bill amends Section 49.09(b-2) of the Penal Code to enhance the criminal penalty for intoxication manslaughter, classifying it as a first-degree felony under specific circumstances. The new legal language specifies that the offense will be considered a first-degree felony if it results in the death of either a person described in Subsection (b-1) or more than one person during the same criminal transaction.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the changes will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Offenses occurring before this date will be governed by the previous law, ensuring that the former legal standards remain in effect for those cases.

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