87(R) SB 607 - Introduced version - Bill Text

	87R5238 AJZ-D
	By:  Alvarado	S.B.  No.  607

	A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
	AN ACT
	relating to the creation of a Texas conditional driver's permit,
	provisional Texas conditional driver's permit, and Texas
	conditional learner permit; authorizing a fee.
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
	SECTION  1.    Chapter 521, Transportation Code, is amended by
	adding Subchapter K-1 to read as follows:
	SUBCHAPTER K-1. TEXAS CONDITIONAL DRIVER'S PERMIT
	Sec.  521.231.    ELIGIBILITY. (a)  The department may issue a
	Texas conditional driver's permit, a provisional Texas conditional
	driver's permit, or a Texas conditional learner permit to a person
	who:
	(1)    as of the date the permit is issued, has resided in
	this state for at least one year;
	(2)    is unable to present to the department
	documentation issued by the United States agency responsible for
	citizenship and immigration authorizing the person to be in the
	United States;
	(3)    is not ineligible for a driver's license under
	Section 521.202; and
	(4)    regardless of the person's age, has completed a
	driver education course required by Section 521.1601 and an
	examination required by Section 521.161, except as provided by
	Subsection (b).
	(b)    A person may be issued a Texas conditional learner
	permit without having passed the driving test under Section
	521.161.
	Sec.  521.232.    PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. (a) A permit issued
	under this subchapter is valid as proof of the permit holder's
	identity for driving purposes only. The permit is not valid as
	proof of the permit holder's identity for any federal purpose,
	including voting.
	(b)    The department shall:
	(1)    designate and clearly mark each permit issued
	under this subchapter;
	(2)    designate and clearly mark each provisional Texas
	conditional driver's permit or Texas conditional learner permit, as
	applicable, issued to a person who is younger than 18 years of age;
	(3)    include on a permit issued under this subchapter
	an indication that the permit is valid proof of identity for driving
	purposes only and is not valid as proof of identity for any federal
	purpose, including voting; and
	(4)    design the permit to appear substantially similar
	to the design of a driver's license.
	(c)    Except as otherwise provided by this chapter:
	(1)    a holder of a Texas conditional driver's permit is
	subject to the laws of this state applicable to the holder of an
	original or duplicate driver's license;
	(2)    a holder of a provisional Texas conditional
	driver's permit is subject to the laws of this state applicable to
	the holder of a provisional driver's license; and
	(3)    a holder of a Texas conditional learner permit is
	subject to the laws of this state applicable to the holder of a
	learner license.
	(d)    The department shall adopt rules:
	(1)    regarding the design and content of permits issued
	under this subchapter;
	(2)    establishing criteria for proof of identification
	and residency of an applicant;
	(3)    designating acceptable evidence that an applicant
	is not eligible for a social security number;
	(4)    requiring a check of state and national criminal
	history record information to determine whether an applicant is
	eligible for a permit under Section 521.231(a)(3); and
	(5)    regarding qualifications for the issuance of
	provisional Texas conditional driver's permits and Texas
	conditional learner permits.
	Sec.  521.233.    APPLICATION. (a) An application for a permit
	under this subchapter must state the applicant's full name and
	place and date of birth. This information must be verified by
	presentation of one document establishing the applicant's identity
	and age, including:
	(1)    a current passport or consular document issued to
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