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TX HB1472

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

Terry Meza

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Department of Public Safety to provide driver's license application forms for original and renewal licenses in the Nepali language

  • Mandates the department to design and administer an alternate driver's license examination in Nepali for applicants unable to take the regular English exam

  • The alternate examination must be identical to the standard exam, with all directions and written material in Nepali, except highway sign text which must remain in English

  • The alternate examination must be available in every county in Texas

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to applications submitted on or after that date

Legislative Description

Relating to the provision in the Nepali language of application forms and an alternate examination for a driver's license.

Vehicles & Traffic

Last Action

Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

3/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs3/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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