The bill amends the Transportation Code to allow for the removal of certain restrictions on driver's licenses, specifically the requirement for license holders to wear corrective lenses for vision. Under the new provisions, the Texas Department of Public Safety is required to remove this restriction and issue a new driver's license without it, provided that the license holder submits a written statement from a licensed physician or optometrist confirming that their vision has been surgically corrected and that they no longer need corrective lenses. Additionally, the license holder must pay a required fee.

The bill also establishes a process for individuals to submit the necessary documentation and fee either electronically or by mail. However, it stipulates that a new driver's license cannot be issued to individuals whose records indicate they are subject to registration requirements under Chapter 62 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 521.221 (Transportation Code 521)
House Committee Report: Transportation Code 521.221 (Transportation Code 521)