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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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TRANSPORTATION CODE |
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Title 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC |
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Subtitle B. DRIVER'S LICENSES AND PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS |
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Chapter 522. COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES |
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Subchapter B. LICENSE OR PERMIT REQUIRED |
Sec. 522.011. LICENSE OR PERMIT REQUIRED; OFFENSE
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(a) A person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle unless:
(1) the person:
(A) has in the person's immediate possession a commercial driver's license issued by the department appropriate for the class of vehicle being driven; and
(B) is not disqualified or subject to an out-of-service order;
(2) the person:
(A) has in the person's immediate possession a commercial driver learner's permit issued by the department; and
(B) is accompanied by the holder of a commercial driver's license issued by the department appropriate for the class of vehicle being driven, and the license holder:
(i) occupies a seat beside the permit holder for the purpose of giving instruction in driving the vehicle; and
(ii) is not disqualified or subject to an out-of-service order; or
(3) the person is authorized to drive the vehicle under Section 522.015.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person violates Subsection (a).
(c) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
(d) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (a)(1)(A) if the person charged produces in court a commercial driver's license that:
(1) was issued to the person;
(2) is appropriate for the class of vehicle being driven; and
(3) was valid when the offense was committed.