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

SB 2799 increases criminal penalties for reckless driving in Texas based on the severity of injuries caused. If a driver causes bodily injury through reckless driving, the offense becomes a state jail felony; if serious bodily injury occurs, it becomes a third-degree felony. The bill amends Texas Transportation Code Section 545.401 to establish these tiered penalties, which apply only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025. This directly affects drivers whose reckless driving results in injury to others, raising potential jail time and fines beyond the current misdemeanor penalties.