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TX HB566
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
John Bucy
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AI Summary
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Requires the Texas Department of Public Safety to accept specific immigration documents as proof of lawful U.S. presence for driver's license issuance or renewal
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Acceptable documents include immigration documentation with alien or I-94 numbers, including Form I-797 showing pending I-485 applications, adjustment/extension/change of status applications, or pending nonimmigrant worker petitions
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Employment authorization documents must be accepted as valid proof of lawful presence
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Valid immigrant visas presented within one year of endorsement combined with an unexpired foreign passport must be accepted
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Changes apply only to driver's licenses issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, with the act taking effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to required proof of lawful presence in the United States for issuance of a driver's license.
Vehicles & Traffic
Last Action
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
3/3/2025