Among the DWI bills being considered by the Texas Legislature this session is one I nearly overlooked. Rep. Stefani Carter, R- Dallas has introduced H.B 982 , which would create an a new class A misdemeanor for failing to install or maintain an Ignition Interlock device on a car when ordered to do so. An Ignition Interlock device is a machine that is installed in your car that is designed to indicate the presence of alcohol and disallow the car from starting if alcohol is detected.
The bill was referred to the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee in February and there has been no additional action taken since then according to the Texas Legislature Online.
