Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of reckless driving.

SB 1088 increases penalties for reckless driving in Texas by elevating certain offenses to a Class B misdemeanor. It directly affects drivers who cause collisions resulting in bodily injury while speeding 20+ mph over the limit in urban areas, 30+ mph over outside urban areas, or using a wireless device while driving. The bill changes the standard misdemeanor penalty (up to $200 fine or 30 days jail) to a Class B misdemeanor (higher fines and longer jail terms) when these specific conditions are proven at trial. This applies only to offenses occurring on or after September 1, 2025.