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TX SB2001
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phil King
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AI Summary
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Creates new "Disabled Peace Officer" specialty license plates (marked "DPO") for peace officers who became disabled due to injuries suffered during the course and scope of their employment
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Allows eligible disabled peace officers to register one vehicle without payment of registration fees (except the $3 license plate fee), with free additional sets of plates
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Extends existing veteran discount programs for toll roads to include disabled peace officers, providing free or discounted toll usage for vehicles registered under this section
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Grants disabled peace officers with mobility impairments the same parking privileges as disabled veterans, including unlimited parking in designated disability spaces and exemption from parking meter fees
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Requires initial applications to include certification from a medical professional regarding mobility impairment and written verification from the employing law enforcement agency's chief officer confirming the disability resulted from on-duty injury
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the registration of vehicles, the issuance of disabled parking placards, and certain benefits associated with that registration or issuance for certain peace officers with disabilities; authorizing a fee.
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025