Five strikes law for misdemeanors proposed by Texas legislators

AUSTIN (NEXSTAR) — Unofficially known as the “Career Criminal Bill,” House Bill 383 would enhance punishments for repeat offenders who commit crimes less serious than a felony.
Similar to the federal “three strikes” law for felony convictions, House Bill 383 would impose a five strikes rule on misdemeanors in Texas.
Under the proposal, five class A misdemeanor convictions within 10 years would equal a felony and repeat offenders would be sent to a state prison to se