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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 88(R)

House Bill 4417

House Author:  Goldman

Effective:  6-11-23

Senate Sponsor:  Zaffirini


            House Bill 4417 amends the Alcoholic Beverage Code to remove provisions requiring approval by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) of community services related to alcohol abuse prevention or treatment to which a court in certain counties may sentence a minor convicted of certain alcohol‑related offenses as an alternative to an alcohol awareness program. The bill also removes references to a drug and alcohol driving awareness program for minors placed on deferred disposition for or convicted of certain alcohol‑related offenses to conform to previously enacted changes to state law.

House Bill 4417 repeals Transportation Code provisions relating to TDLR duties with respect to a drug offense educational program for a person whose driver's license is suspended on final conviction of certain substance‑related offenses.