H.B. No. 2017, also known as Grayson's Law, proposes significant changes to the penalties and supervision eligibility for individuals convicted of intoxication manslaughter in Texas. The bill introduces a new minimum term of imprisonment of 10 years for such offenses if it is demonstrated that the individual was present in the country following the commission of an offense under Chapter 51. Additionally, the bill stipulates that defendants charged with or convicted of intoxication manslaughter under this new provision will not be eligible for community supervision or parole until they have served a full 10 years of their sentence without consideration of good conduct time.

The legislation amends various sections of the Penal Code and the Government Code to reflect these changes. Specifically, it adds provisions that prohibit community supervision for certain offenses involving illegal entry into the state and establishes stricter criteria for parole and mandatory supervision for inmates serving sentences under the new 10-year minimum. The changes will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025, ensuring that individuals charged with offenses prior to this date will be governed by the existing laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 49.08, Government Code 508.145, Government Code 508.147 (Government Code 508, Penal Code 49)