Bentley's Law enforcement issues impact effectiveness against Texas drunk drivers

Six months ago, Texas lawmakers passed legislation called Bentley’s Law. It was created so if a drunk driver causes the death of a parent with children under 18

Six months ago, Texas lawmakers passed legislation called Bentley’s Law. It was created so if a drunk driver causes the death of a parent with children under 18, they are to pay child support.

However, according to one local attorney, it seems like it’s easier said than done to hold that person financially responsible. "If you ask 1000 people on the street, no one would even know it exists. It was pretty obscure. And the truth of the matter is a lot of it was window dressing, in the sense that it was one of the feel-good bills," said Maloney

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