By: Schaefer H.J.R. No. 98
A JOINT RESOLUTION
proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right of a
person to travel in and operate a vehicle using human
decision-making.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Article I, Texas Constitution, is amended by
adding Section 35 to read as follows:
Sec. 35. A person has the right to travel in a vehicle using
human decision-making to operate the vehicle, subject to:
(1) laws or regulations relating to:
(A) who is authorized to operate a motor vehicle,
a type of vehicle, or a class of vehicles; or
(B) the mental or physical competency required to
operate a vehicle;
(2) laws or regulations that impose or are subject to a
criminal penalty; and
(3) restrictions of the use of a vehicle due to
admission of, or conviction of a criminal statute, or violation of
an administrative regulation, except no statute or regulation may
be enacted the purpose of which is to bar the rights granted herein.
SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 2, 2021.
The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the
proposition: "The constitutional amendment recognizing the right
of a person to travel in a vehicle using human decision-making to
operate the vehicle.