"Texas Implements Law Requiring Drunk Drivers to Pay Child Support"

A new law in Texas, known as Bentley's Law, requires drunken drivers who kill a child's parent or guardian in a crash to pay child support. The law states that offenders are liable until the child turns 18 or finishes high school, and the amount of child support is determined based on various factors. Those unable to make payments due to incarceration may be eligible for a payment plan. Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the bill into law and expressed his support for holding offenders accountable for supporting the children of their victims.