Drunk drivers in Texas will now have to pay child support if they kill a parent or guardian, according to a new law.
House Bill 393, which went into effect Friday, says anyone convicted of intoxication manslaughter must pay restitution. If a person ordered to pay restitution is unable to make the required payments because they are incarcerated, they must make the payments no later than a year from release, the legislation says. Payment plans can also be arranged to address any money owed following imprisonment.Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com
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