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.”

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    1 year ago

    How are they making money to pay for child support?

    Doesn’t matter. Seize their assets and auction them off. Use the proceeds to fund the reparations.

    It’s not that difficult to think of solutions if you, you know, want to.

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        1 year ago

        So… even if they have assets we shouldn’t seize them because… what?

        Some people might not?

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      So, if they have a family and kids, I guess they’re on the street now? The parent involved is likely going to prison, so they’re not going to be able to provide support. This is “tough on crime” theater that would likely do nothing but cause more harm.

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        What do you mean? Do you expect the kids to just take care of themselves while their caretaker is in prison?

        Lol. Come on man. Use your brain.