Relating to the assumption of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification certificates, and other related programs, powers, and duties by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
Impact
The bill has significant implications for state laws, particularly affecting the regulatory approach to driver’s licensing and personal identification in Texas. By transferring these powers to the TxDMV, the legislation aims to consolidate responsibilities, which may help in reducing bureaucratic obstacles encountered by citizens when accessing these essential services. However, this also means a shift in governance, where the TxDMV takes on new responsibilities traditionally handled by the DPS, potentially changing how laws are applied regarding driver’s identification.
Summary
Senate Bill 2048 addresses the transfer of powers and duties concerning driver’s licenses and personal identification certificates from the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). The bill is structured to streamline operations between these two agencies, ensuring a smoother transition and more efficient handling of related processes such as issuing licenses and identification certificates. The bill explicitly mandates that the existing personnel and resources will be utilized to implement these changes, indicating an emphasis on efficiency and resource management within the state's administrative framework.
Contention
While the bill appears to be well-structured in its goal to enhance operational efficiency, it could face scrutiny regarding the adequacy of preparations for the transfer of duties. There may be concerns about how well the TxDMV can manage the increased responsibilities and whether it will maintain the same level of service quality that citizens expect from the DPS. This transition period may also introduce potential gaps or delays in service, which stakeholders may raise during discussions.
Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected
Education Code
Chapter 1001. Driver And Traffic Safety Education
Section: New Section
Election Code
Chapter 13. Application For Registration; Initial Registration
Section: New Section
Health And Safety Code
Chapter 692a. Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
Section: 002
Section: 014
Alcoholic Beverage Code
Chapter 106. Provisions Relating To Age
Section: New Section
Section: 071
Code Of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 42. Judgment And Sentence
Section: New Section
Chapter 45. Justice And Municipal Courts
Section: New Section
Transportation Code
Chapter 521. Driver's Licenses And Certificates
Section: New Section
Chapter 601. Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
Section: New Section
Section: 023
Section: 451
Government Code
Chapter 526. Additional Powers And Duties Of Commission And Executive Commissioner
Section: 0357
Chapter 540. Medicaid Managed Care Program
Section: New Section
Human Resources Code
Chapter 23. Suspension Of Driver's Or Recreational License For Failure To Reimburse Commission
Section: New Section
Chapter 245. Release
Section: 0536
Family Code
Chapter 65. Truancy Court Proceedings
Section: New Section
Chapter 54. Judicial Proceedings
Section: 0482
Occupations Code
Chapter 1805. Sale Of Secondhand Business Machines
Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and the transfer to the commission of certain powers and duties from the Department of Family and Protective Services.
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 assumption of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification certificates, and other related programs, powers, and duties by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
Relating to the assumption of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification cards, the driver responsibility program, and other related powers and duties by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
Relating to the assumption by the office of the secretary of state of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification certificates, and other related programs, powers, and duties and to the provision of some of those services by certain vendors; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the assumption of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses and personal identification cards by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the authority of a county to provide driver's licenses and other identification certificate services.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and the Texas Private Security Board; providing a penalty.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees.