Bill Caption

Relating to the punishment for certain intoxication offenses and the eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision of defendants who committed certain intoxication offenses.

Fiscal Notes

Bill Analysis

HB 2089 would allow judges to grant deferred adjudication community supervision to certain offenders who, currently, are prohibited from receiving that sentence. Driving, boating, flying, and setting up/running amusement park rides while intoxicated would be ineligible for deferred adjudication community supervision only under certain circumstances. A judge who grants deferred adjudication community supervision under the provisions of this bill would be compelled to require an ignition interlock device as a condition of their community supervision. 

In addition, if this bill passes, a person who is driving while intoxicated with a child passenger would be subject to an enhanced sentence of a third-degree felony in certain situations. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill upholds our commitment to limited government and personal responsibility by allowing more people to be eligible for deferred adjudication supervision. We support HB 2089.