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TX HB566

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

John Bucy

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Employment authorization documents must be accepted as valid proof of lawful presence

  • Valid immigrant visas presented within one year of endorsement combined with an unexpired foreign passport must be accepted

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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