88R6214 AJZ-D
By: Thimesch H.B. No. 2218
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to procedures for the issuance of a personal
identification certificate to certain persons 70 years of age or
older whose driver's license is surrendered.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 521.101, Transportation Code, is amended
by adding Subsection (n) to read as follows:
(n) The department shall adopt procedures to allow a person
who is 70 years of age or older and either physically or cognitively
incapable of operating a motor vehicle to apply for a personal
identification certificate online or by phone if the person
surrenders the person's driver's license in a manner prescribed by
the department. The procedures:
(1) must be in compliance with federal guidelines
governing the issuance of identity documents;
(2) must require the submission of a written statement
from a licensed physician indicating that the person is physically
or cognitively incapable of operating a motor vehicle; and
(3) to the extent authorized by federal guidelines
governing the issuance of identity documents, must require the
department to use the person's existing driver's license photograph
on the personal identification certificate unless the person
requests to use a different photograph.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.