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Senate raises penalties for reckless driving, creating new felony tiers
3342571 · May 16, 2025
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Summary
Senate Bill 27 99 creates new felony tiers for reckless driving based on harm caused, filling a gap between misdemeanor reckless driving and aggravated assault. The bill passed the Senate 30–1 after floor consideration.
The Texas Senate approved Senate Bill 27 99, which tightens criminal penalties for reckless driving by creating intermediate felony categories tied to the severity of harm.
Senator Bob Creighton, sponsor on the floor, said current law leaves…
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