A new law in Texas requires convicted drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill a child’s parent or guardian, according to House Bill 393.

The law, which went into effect Friday, says those convicted of intoxication manslaughter must pay restitution. The offender will be expected to make those payments until the child is 18 or until the child graduates from high school, “whichever is later,” the legislation says.

Intoxication manslaughter is defined by state law as a person operating “a motor vehicle in a public place, operates an aircraft, a watercraft, or an amusement ride, or assembles a mobile amusement ride; and is intoxicated and by reason of that intoxication causes the death of another by accident or mistake.”

  • @NightAuthor
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    01 year ago

    Well, I didn’t get what you were saying. In this context, I don’t why tf anyone is even talking about infrastructure.

    And then your statement seemed like a non sequitur. So, I was just saying what my read of your statement was.

    I don’t think people normally say things like what I said, legitimately accusing the other of saying that. But as a hyperbolic expression, for the sake of highlighting a misunderstanding.

      • @NightAuthor
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        31 year ago

        No worries, jumping to the hyperbolic tone was also a bit snappy of me.

      • @afraid_of_zombies
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        21 year ago

        The good news is if everyone keeps driving eventually snow won’t be an issue for you.