H.B. No. 647 proposes amendments to the Transportation Code regarding the removal of restrictions on driver's licenses, specifically those requiring the use of corrective lenses. The bill introduces a new subsection (e) to Section 521.221, which mandates that the Department of Motor Vehicles must remove the corrective lens restriction from a license holder's record if they provide a written statement from a licensed physician or optometrist confirming that their vision has been surgically corrected. Additionally, the license holder must pay a required fee. The bill also establishes a process for submitting the necessary documentation and fee either electronically or by mail.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the department cannot issue a new driver's license without the corrective lens restriction to individuals whose records indicate they are subject to registration requirements under Chapter 62 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. This legislation is 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)
Engrossed: Transportation Code 521.221 (Transportation Code 521)
Senate Committee Report: Transportation Code 521.221 (Transportation Code 521)