The House passed a bill with a late amendment to make it a state jail felony for a “public officer” to give alcohol to a minor under any circumstances. Slaton voted for the amendment.
Texas lawmakers are looking to crack down on people who give alcohol to minors after one of them was accused of having sex with an intern and drinking alcohol with her.
The state House voted unanimously Wednesday to increase the penalty for giving alcohol to a minor, and a state senator filed a bill Tuesday that he said ensures the "maximum sentencing" in such cases.
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