S.B. No. 2799 proposes to increase the criminal penalties for reckless driving in Texas by amending Section 545.401 of the Transportation Code. The bill introduces new provisions that classify reckless driving as a state jail felony if it results in bodily injury to another person, and as a third-degree felony if it results in serious bodily injury. Additionally, the bill clarifies that if the conduct also constitutes an offense under another law, the individual may be prosecuted under both this section and the other law. Definitions for "bodily injury" and "serious bodily injury" are aligned with those in the Penal Code.

The changes in law 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.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 545.401 (Transportation Code 545)
Senate Committee Report: Transportation Code 545.401 (Transportation Code 545)
Engrossed: Transportation Code 545.401 (Transportation Code 545)
House Committee Report: Transportation Code 545.401 (Transportation Code 545)