85R15103 AJZ-D
By: Giddings H.B. No. 4019
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the collection of surcharges assessed under the driver
responsibility program.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. AMNESTY PROGRAM. (a) In this section, "offense
relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated" has
the meaning assigned by Section 49.09, Penal Code.
(b) Not later than September 1, 2017, the Department of
Public Safety of the State of Texas by rule shall establish an
amnesty program for holders of a driver's license on which a
surcharge has been assessed under Chapter 708, Transportation Code.
(c) Except as otherwise provided by Subsection (e) of this
section, the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas by
rule shall offer a holder of a driver's license on which a surcharge
has been assessed a 50 percent reduction of the total dollar amount
of unpaid surcharges owed by the license holder for a 30-day period
to be determined by the department.
(d) The Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas
shall, not later than 30 days before the amnesty program goes into
effect, provide written notice to each person eligible to
participate in the amnesty program.
(e) A surcharge may not be reduced under this section if the
surcharge was assessed for:
(1) an offense relating to the operating of a motor
vehicle while intoxicated; or
(2) an offense involving an accident that caused the
death of another person.
SECTION 2. EXPIRATION. This Act expires January 1, 2019.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect
immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members
elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas
Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for
immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2017.