S.B. No. 2001 is a legislative bill that aims to enhance vehicle registration and disabled parking placard issuance for peace officers with disabilities in Texas. The bill introduces a new program titled "Peace Officer and Veteran Discount Program," which allows eligible peace officers to register one vehicle without paying any registration fees, except for the cost of specialty license plates. The bill defines a "peace officer" and outlines the criteria for eligibility, including being disabled due to an injury sustained in the line of duty. Additionally, it establishes provisions for the issuance of disabled parking placards and special license plates that indicate the vehicle is associated with a disabled peace officer.

The bill also amends existing sections of the Transportation Code to incorporate these changes, including the addition of new sections and the modification of existing ones to include references to the new provisions. For instance, it specifies that individuals with specialty license plates under the new section may receive disabled parking placards and outlines the conditions under which vehicles displaying these plates can park in designated spaces for persons with disabilities. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the Senate and House.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Transportation Code 372.053, Transportation Code 681.004, Transportation Code 681.008, Transportation Code 681.009, Transportation Code 681.011 (Transportation Code 681, Transportation Code 372)
Senate Committee Report: Transportation Code 372.053, Transportation Code 681.004, Transportation Code 681.008, Transportation Code 681.009, Transportation Code 681.011 (Transportation Code 681, Transportation Code 372)
Engrossed: Transportation Code 372.053, Transportation Code 681.004, Transportation Code 681.008, Transportation Code 681.009, Transportation Code 681.011 (Transportation Code 681, Transportation Code 372)
House Committee Report: Transportation Code 372.053, Transportation Code 681.004, Transportation Code 681.008, Transportation Code 681.009, Transportation Code 681.011 (Transportation Code 681, Transportation Code 372)
Enrolled: Transportation Code 372.053, Transportation Code 681.004, Transportation Code 681.008, Transportation Code 681.009, Transportation Code 681.011 (Transportation Code 681, Transportation Code 372)