Relating to increasing the punishment for certain intoxication offenses and creating the criminal offense of continuous driving while intoxicated.

HB 5379 increases penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses in Texas. It creates a new criminal offense for "continuous driving while intoxicated," defined as engaging in two or more DUI incidents within a 12-month period. The bill raises penalties for repeat offenders, making prior convictions under DUI laws a factor for felony charges (second degree for causing injury to first responders, first degree for causing death or prior offenses). This directly affects individuals convicted of multiple DUIs or those causing serious injury/death to emergency personnel while driving intoxicated. The law also clarifies jury requirements for proving multiple offenses within the 12-month window.