TEXAS — Drunk drivers convicted of intoxicated manslaughter in Texas must pay child support to the children of their victims.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed H.B. 393 into law earlier this month, making convicted drunk drivers pay for supporting children of parents or guardians killed in crashes.
The law would require drunk drivers to make monthly payments set by a judge until the child turns 18 years old.
The court would also determine the amount based on the resources of the surviving parent or guardian.
The payments would also be based on the standard of living the child had before the incident.
