Relating to enhancing the criminal penalty for the offense of intoxication assault in certain circumstances.

HB 4883 increases criminal penalties for intoxication assault when a person causes serious injury to firefighters or emergency medical personnel while they are on duty, or causes death to such personnel. It upgrades these offenses to second-degree felony (for serious injury) or first-degree felony (for death) under Texas law. The bill applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, and does not affect past convictions. This change specifically targets cases involving first responders and law enforcement during official duties.