Relating to a voluntary contribution to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
Impact
The bill's impact on state laws includes the establishment of a structured mechanism through which the Texas Department of Public Safety must provide applicants with the option to make these contributions. Specifically, it mandates that application forms include space for the contribution amount and ensures that individuals can also contribute online. This encourages community involvement in supporting veterans while providing a steady stream of funding for veteran-related programs and services.
Summary
House Bill 633 aims to facilitate voluntary contributions to the fund for veterans' assistance during the application process for original or renewal driver's licenses and personal identification certificates. This legislation amends the Government Code and introduces a provision in the Transportation Code that allows applicants to contribute any amount they choose to support veterans' programs. By embedding this option into the application process, the bill seeks to increase the financial resources available for veterans' assistance in Texas.
Contention
While HB 633 is generally expected to receive support given its focus on veterans, there may be discussions surrounding the effectiveness and visibility of such voluntary contributions. Opposition may arise on the grounds of whether this measure sufficiently addresses the pressing needs of veterans or if it redirects public revenue away from more comprehensive funding solutions. Advocates may argue for awareness campaigns to ensure that applicants are informed about the option to contribute and that the contributions are effectively allocated to veteran services.
Identical
Relating to a voluntary contribution to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
Relating to making certain voluntary contributions when applying for a driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate.
Relating to the issuance of Support Adoption specialty license plates and to the Support Adoption account and certain voluntary contributions to that account.
Relating to the issuance of a driver's license or personal identification certificate to certain individuals and the use of the identification fee exemption account to fund the fee waivers for those individuals.
Relating to the requirements for the renewal of a driver's license, personal identification certificate, commercial driver's license, or commercial learner's permit for a sex offender.