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TX HB3026

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Aicha Davis

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for Texas Workforce Commission payment of driver education and driver's license examination fees to include students who are "educationally disadvantaged" as defined by Section 5.001 of the Education Code

  • Maintains existing fee payment eligibility for individuals eligible for driver's license fee exemptions under Section 521.1811

  • Continues coverage for individuals under age 26 who were in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services on the day before their 18th birthday

  • Preserves fee payment eligibility for homeless children and youth under age 26 as defined by federal law (42 U.S.C. Section 11434a)

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the payment of fees and costs associated with driver education and safety courses and driver's license examinations for certain students.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Human Services

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Human Services3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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