S.B. No. 229 AN ACT relating to an exception to the domicile requirement for issuance of a commercial driver's license for certain military personnel. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 522.022, Transportation Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 522.022. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS. The department may not issue a commercial driver's license other than a nonresident license to a person unless the person: (1) has a domicile: (A) in this state; or (B) in another state and is a member of the United States armed forces, including a member of the National Guard or a reserve or auxiliary unit of any branch of the armed forces, whose temporary or permanent duty station is located in this state; (2) has passed knowledge and skills tests for driving a commercial motor vehicle that comply with minimal federal standards established by 49 C.F.R. Part 383, Subparts G and H; and (3) has satisfied the requirements imposed by the federal act, federal regulation, or state law. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2013. ______________________________ ______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that S.B. No. 229 passed the Senate on April 4, 2013, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0. ______________________________ Secretary of the Senate I hereby certify that S.B. No. 229 passed the House on May 10, 2013, by the following vote: Yeas 143, Nays 0, two present not voting. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House Approved: ______________________________ Date ______________________________ Governor