Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
TRANSPORTATION CODE |
Title 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC |
Subtitle B. DRIVER'S LICENSES AND PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS |
Chapter 521. DRIVER'S LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES |
Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
§ 521.001. DEFINITIONS |
§ 521.002. CONVENIENCE TO PUBLIC |
§ 521.003. ENROLLMENT AND ATTENDANCE VERIFICATION |
§ 521.004. PENAL CODE REFERENCES |
§ 521.005. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY |
§ 521.006. ADVERTISING IN DRIVER'S HANDBOOK AND DRIVER'S LICENSE MAILINGS |
§ 521.007. TEMPORARY VISITOR STATIONS |
Subchapter B. GENERAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS |
§ 521.021. LICENSE REQUIRED |
§ 521.022. RESTRICTIONS ON OPERATORS OF CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES |
§ 521.023. JUNIOR COLLEGE BUSES |
§ 521.024. RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN COMMON CARRIERS |
§ 521.025. LICENSE TO BE CARRIED AND EXHIBITED ON DEMAND; CRIMINAL PENALTY |
§ 521.026. DISMISSAL OF EXPIRED LICENSE CHARGE |
§ 521.027. PERSONS EXEMPT FROM LICENSE REQUIREMENT |
§ 521.028. EFFECT OF MILITARY SERVICE ON LICENSE REQUIREMENT |
§ 521.029. OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE BY NEW STATE RESIDENTS |
§ 521.030. RECIPROCAL LICENSE |
§ 521.0305. AGREEMENTS WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES |
§ 521.031. LICENSE FROM OTHER AUTHORITY |
§ 521.032. ENHANCED DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATE |
Subchapter C. DEPARTMENT LICENSE RECORDS |
§ 521.041. APPLICATION RECORDS; RECORDS OF DENIAL, SUSPENSION, CANCELLATION, OR REVOCATION |
§ 521.042. ACCIDENT AND CONVICTION REPORTS; INDIVIDUAL RECORDS |
§ 521.043. ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN UNNECESSARY RECORDS |
§ 521.044. USE OR DISCLOSURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER INFORMATION |
§ 521.0445. NOTICE REGARDING SUSPENSION OF LICENSE FOR NONPAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT |
§ 521.045. DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL OPERATOR |
§ 521.046. DISCLOSURE OF ACCIDENT AND CONVICTION INFORMATION |
§ 521.047. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LICENSE HOLDER |
§ 521.0475. DISCLOSURE OF ABSTRACT RECORD |
§ 521.048. CERTIFIED INFORMATION |
§ 521.0485. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION BY MAIL OR ELECTRONIC MEANS |
§ 521.049. INFORMATION SUPPLIED TO CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES |
§ 521.050. SALE OF LICENSE INFORMATION |
§ 521.051. DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION PROHIBITED |
§ 521.052. DISCLOSURE OF INDIVIDUAL INFORMATION PROHIBITED |
§ 521.053. COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE INFORMATION |
§ 521.054. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR NAME |
§ 521.055. ESTABLISHMENT OF INTERACTIVE SYSTEM |
§ 521.056. NATIONAL DRIVER REGISTER |
§ 521.057. INFORMATION REGARDING CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS |
§ 521.058. DISPOSITION OF FEES |
§ 521.059. IMAGE VERIFICATION SYSTEM |
§ 521.060. EMERGENCY CONTACT AND MEDICAL INFORMATION DATABASES |
§ 521.061. INTERNAL VERIFICATION SYSTEM |
§ 521.062. DRIVER RECORD MONITORING PILOT PROGRAM |
§ 521.063. MAILING ADDRESS VERIFICATION SYSTEM |
Subchapter D. CLASSIFICATION OF DRIVER'S LICENSES |
§ 521.081. CLASS A LICENSE |
§ 521.082. CLASS B LICENSE |
§ 521.083. CLASS C LICENSE |
§ 521.084. CLASS M LICENSE |
§ 521.085. TYPE OF VEHICLE AUTHORIZED |
Subchapter E. CLASSIFICATION OF CERTIFICATES |
§ 521.101. PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATE |
§ 521.103. EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS |
§ 521.104. RENEWAL BY MAIL OR ELECTRONIC MEANS |
Subchapter F. APPEARANCE OF DRIVER'S LICENSE |
§ 521.121. GENERAL INFORMATION ON DRIVER'S LICENSE |
§ 521.1211. DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR PEACE OFFICER |
§ 521.122. TYPE OF VEHICLE REQUIRED TO BE INDICATED ON LICENSE |
§ 521.123. DESIGNATOR ON LICENSE ISSUED TO PERSON UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE |
§ 521.1235. DESIGNATOR ON LICENSE ISSUED TO VETERAN |
§ 521.124. TEMPORARY LICENSE; ISSUED WITHOUT PHOTOGRAPH |
§ 521.125. MEDICAL AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION ON LICENSE |
§ 521.126. ELECTRONICALLY READABLE INFORMATION |
Subchapter G. LICENSE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS |
§ 521.141. GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS |
§ 521.142. APPLICATION FOR ORIGINAL LICENSE |
§ 521.1421. INMATE IDENTIFICATION VERIFICATION PILOT PROGRAM |
§ 521.1425. INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE FURNISHED TO DEPARTMENT |
§ 521.1426. DOMICILE REQUIREMENT; VERIFICATION |
§ 521.1427. POST OFFICE BOX NOT VALID AS ADDRESS |
§ 521.143. EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIRED |
§ 521.144. APPLICATION BY NEW STATE RESIDENT |
§ 521.145. APPLICATION BY PERSON UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE |
§ 521.146. APPLICATION FOR DUPLICATE LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE |
§ 521.147. REGISTRATION WITH SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM |
§ 521.148. APPLICATION FOR CLASS M LICENSE OR AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE MOTORCYCLE |
Subchapter H. EDUCATION AND EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS |
§ 521.1601. DRIVER EDUCATION REQUIRED |
§ 521.1601. DRIVER EDUCATION REQUIRED |
§ 521.161. EXAMINATION OF LICENSE APPLICANTS |
§ 521.162. ALTERNATE EXAMINATION IN SPANISH |
§ 521.163. REEXAMINATION |
§ 521.164. EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED NONRESIDENTS |
§ 521.165. TESTING BY OTHER ENTITIES |
§ 521.1655. TESTING BY DRIVER EDUCATION SCHOOL |
§ 521.166. MOTORCYCLE ROAD TEST REQUIREMENTS |
§ 521.167. WAIVER OF CERTAIN EDUCATION AND EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS |
§ 521.167. WAIVER OF CERTAIN EDUCATION AND EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS |
Subchapter I. ISSUANCE OF DRIVER'S LICENSE |
§ 521.181. ISSUANCE OF DRIVER'S LICENSE |
§ 521.1811. WAIVER OF FEES FOR FOSTER CARE YOUTH |
§ 521.182. SURRENDER OF LICENSE ISSUED BY OTHER JURISDICTION |
Subchapter J. PERSONS INELIGIBLE FOR LICENSE |
§ 521.201. LICENSE INELIGIBILITY IN GENERAL |
§ 521.202. INELIGIBILITY FOR LICENSE BASED ON CERTAIN CONVICTIONS |
§ 521.203. RESTRICTIONS ON CLASS A AND B LICENSES |
§ 521.204. RESTRICTIONS ON MINOR |
§ 521.205. DEPARTMENT-APPROVED COURSES |
§ 521.206. COLLISION RATE STATISTICS PUBLICATION |
Subchapter K. RESTRICTED LICENSES |
§ 521.221. IMPOSITION OF SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS AND ENDORSEMENTS |
§ 521.222. INSTRUCTION PERMIT |
§ 521.223. HARDSHIP LICENSE |
§ 521.224. RESTRICTED CLASS M LICENSE |
§ 521.225. MOPED LICENSE |
§ 521.227. INSPECTION BY PEACE OFFICER |
Subchapter L. OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE |
§ 521.241. DEFINITIONS |
§ 521.242. PETITION |
§ 521.243. NOTICE TO STATE; PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE |
§ 521.244. HEARING; ORDER; DETERMINATION OF ESSENTIAL NEED |
§ 521.245. REQUIRED COUNSELING |
§ 521.246. IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE REQUIREMENT |
§ 521.2461. TESTING FOR ALCOHOL OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES |
§ 521.2462. SUPERVISION OF PERSON ISSUED OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE |
§ 521.2465. RESTRICTED LICENSE |
§ 521.247. APPROVAL OF IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES BY DEPARTMENT |
§ 521.2475. IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE EVALUATION |
§ 521.2476. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR VENDORS OF IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES |
§ 521.248. ORDER REQUIREMENTS |
§ 521.249. NOTICE TO DEPARTMENT; ISSUANCE OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE |
§ 521.250. COURT ORDER IN OPERATOR'S POSSESSION |
§ 521.251. EFFECTIVE DATE OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE |
§ 521.252. LICENSE REVOCATION |
§ 521.253. CRIMINAL PENALTY |
Subchapter M. LICENSE EXPIRATION, RENEWAL, AND NUMBER CHANGE |
§ 521.271. LICENSE EXPIRATION |
§ 521.2711. LICENSE EXPIRATION: PERSON AT LEAST 85 YEARS OF AGE |
§ 521.272. RENEWAL OF LICENSE ISSUED TO CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS |
§ 521.273. RENEWAL EXAMINATIONS |
§ 521.274. RENEWAL BY MAIL OR ELECTRONIC MEANS |
§ 521.275. CHANGE OF DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATE NUMBER |
Subchapter N. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO LICENSE DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION |
§ 521.291. RULES |
§ 521.292. DEPARTMENT'S DETERMINATION FOR LICENSE SUSPENSION |
§ 521.293. PERIOD OF SUSPENSION UNDER SECTION 521.292 |
§ 521.294. DEPARTMENT'S DETERMINATION FOR LICENSE REVOCATION |
§ 521.295. NOTICE OF DEPARTMENT'S DETERMINATION |
§ 521.296. NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION |
§ 521.297. SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, OR DISQUALIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE |
§ 521.298. HEARING REQUEST |
§ 521.299. HEARING DATE; RESCHEDULING |
§ 521.300. HEARING: LOCATION; PRESIDING OFFICER |
§ 521.301. ISSUE AT HEARING |
§ 521.302. FAILURE TO APPEAR |
§ 521.303. CONTINUANCE |
§ 521.304. CANCELLATION OF MINOR'S LICENSE ON COSIGNER'S REQUEST; RELEASE FROM LIABILITY |
§ 521.305. CANCELLATION OF MINOR'S LICENSE ON DEATH OF COSIGNER |
§ 521.306. EFFECT OF CONDUCT IN OTHER JURISDICTION; SUSPENSION UNDER DRIVER'S LICENSE COMPACT |
§ 521.307. SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONAL LICENSES |
§ 521.308. APPEAL; JUDICIAL REVIEW |
§ 521.309. PROBATION OF SUSPENSION |
§ 521.310. PROBATION VIOLATION |
§ 521.311. EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDER |
§ 521.312. PERIOD OF SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION; REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE |
§ 521.313. REINSTATEMENT AND REISSUANCE; FEE |
§ 521.314. CANCELLATION AUTHORITY |
§ 521.315. SURRENDER OF LICENSE; RETURN |
§ 521.316. SUSPENDED FOREIGN LICENSE |
§ 521.317. DENIAL OF LICENSE RENEWAL AFTER WARNING |
§ 521.318. NONRESIDENTS |
§ 521.319. REVOCATION FOR MEDICAL REASONS |
§ 521.320. SUSPENSION FOR CERTAIN CRIMINAL MISCHIEF; LICENSE DENIAL |
Subchapter O. AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION |
§ 521.341. REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTOMATIC LICENSE SUSPENSION |
§ 521.342. PERSON UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE |
§ 521.343. PERIOD OF SUSPENSION; EXTENSION |
§ 521.344. SUSPENSION FOR OFFENSES INVOLVING INTOXICATION |
§ 521.345. SUSPENSION ON ORDER OF JUVENILE COURT OR ON ORDER OF COURT BASED ON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE VIOLATION BY MINOR |
§ 521.3451. SUSPENSION OR DENIAL ON ORDER OF JUSTICE OR MUNICIPAL COURT FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT; REINSTATEMENT |
§ 521.3452. PROCEDURE IN CASES INVOLVING MINORS |
§ 521.346. SUSPENSION ON CONVICTION OF CERTAIN FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES |
§ 521.3465. AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION ON CONVICTION OF CERTAIN OFFENSES INVOLVING FICTITIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES, REGISTRATION INSIGNIA, OR SAFETY INSPECTION CERTIFICATES |
§ 521.3466. AUTOMATIC REVOCATION FOR OFFENSE INVOLVING CERTAIN FRAUDULENT GOVERNMENTAL RECORDS |
§ 521.347. REPORTS; RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION |
§ 521.348. AUTOMATIC REVOCATION FOR CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS |
§ 521.349. ACQUIRING MOTOR FUEL WITHOUT PAYMENT: AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION; LICENSE DENIAL |
§ 521.350. SUSPENSION FOR OFFENSE RELATING TO RACING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ON PUBLIC HIGHWAY OR STREET |
§ 521.351. PURCHASE OF ALCOHOL FOR MINOR OR FURNISHING ALCOHOL TO MINOR: AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION; LICENSE DENIAL |
Subchapter P. AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION FOR CERTAIN DRUG OFFENSES |
§ 521.371. DEFINITIONS |
§ 521.372. AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION; LICENSE DENIAL |
§ 521.373. REINSTATEMENT REQUIREMENTS |
§ 521.374. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM |
§ 521.375. JOINT ADOPTION OF RULES |
§ 521.376. DUTIES OF TEXAS COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE; APPLICATION AND RENEWAL FEES |
§ 521.377. LICENSE REINSTATEMENT |
Subchapter Q. ANATOMICAL GIFTS |
§ 521.401. STATEMENT OF GIFT |
§ 521.402. REVOCATION OF STATEMENT OF GIFT |
Subchapter R. FEES |
§ 521.421. LICENSE FEES; EXAMINATION FEES |
§ 521.422. PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATE FEE |
§ 521.424. DUPLICATE LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE FEE |
§ 521.425. REMITTANCE OF FEES AND CHARGES |
§ 521.426. DISABLED VETERAN EXEMPTION |
§ 521.427. DISPOSITION OF FEES |
Subchapter S. MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES |
§ 521.451. GENERAL VIOLATION |
§ 521.452. ALIAS DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES |
§ 521.453. FICTITIOUS LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE |
§ 521.454. FALSE APPLICATION |
§ 521.455. USE OF ILLEGAL LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE |
§ 521.456. DELIVERY OR MANUFACTURE OF COUNTERFEIT INSTRUMENT |
§ 521.4565. CONSPIRING TO MANUFACTURE COUNTERFEIT LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE |
§ 521.457. DRIVING WHILE LICENSE INVALID |
§ 521.458. PERMITTING UNAUTHORIZED PERSON TO DRIVE |
§ 521.459. EMPLOYMENT OF UNLICENSED DRIVER |
§ 521.460. MOTOR VEHICLE RENTALS |
§ 521.461. GENERAL CRIMINAL PENALTY |