Relating to expedited driver's license office appointments for active duty members of the United States armed forces.
HB 1116 requires the Texas Department of Public Safety to establish a system allowing active duty members of the U.S. armed forces to receive same-day walk-in appointments at driver's license offices. The bill amends the Transportation Code to mandate this expedited service as a convenience to military personnel. It directly affects active-duty service members in Texas who need driver's license services while deployed or stationed locally. The law takes effect on September 1, 2025, and creates no new fees or eligibility requirements for military members.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 7, 2025
Last action Mar 7, 2025
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Mar 7, 2025
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Referred to s/c on Defense & Veterans' Affairs by Speaker
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Mar 7, 2025
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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