Relating to an optional health condition or disability designation on a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
HB 3238 allows Texas drivers and ID cardholders with communication disabilities to voluntarily add the designation "COMMUNICATION IMPEDIMENT" or another symbol approved by the Department of Public Safety to their license or ID. The bill amends the Transportation Code to create this optional marker, which would help others recognize communication needs. It directly affects Texans with communication disabilities who choose to use this feature on their identification. The change takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Last action Mar 20, 2025
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Mar 20, 2025
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Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
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lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Chris Turner
DDemocratic
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