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TX HB5068
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ramon Romero
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AI Summary
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Creates three new permit types for Texas residents who cannot provide federal immigration documentation: a Texas conditional driver's permit (for adults), provisional Texas conditional driver's permit (for those under 18), and Texas conditional learner permit
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Requires applicants to have resided in Texas for at least one year and present identity documents such as a foreign passport, consular document, border crossing card, Mexican voter registration card, or IRS-issued individual taxpayer identification number
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Permits are valid for driving purposes only and explicitly cannot be used as identification for any federal purpose, including voting; permits must be clearly marked with this restriction
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Sets a fee of up to $100 for permit issuance or renewal, with the Department of Public Safety authorized to lower the fee once implementation costs are recouped
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Texas conditional driver's permits expire after two years; provisional and learner permits expire when the holder turns 18; all applicant information, including criminal history, is confidential and cannot be used in immigration proceedings
Legislative Description
Relating to the creation of a Texas conditional driver's permit, provisional Texas conditional driver's permit, and Texas conditional learner permit; authorizing a fee.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
4/7/2025