Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 5379: Relating to increasing the punishment for certain intoxication offenses and creating the criminal offense of continuous driving while intoxicated.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5379 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to increasing the punishment for certain intoxication offenses and creating the criminal offense of continuous driving while intoxicated. Primary sponsor: Stan Kitzman (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2025): Referred directly to subcommittee by chair.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Kitzman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
- Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
- Read first time
- Filed