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HB 2373

AN ACT relating to the issuance of an original, renewal, corrected, or

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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

Requires the Texas Department of Public Safety to issue a driver's license immediately when an eligible person applies in person at a driver's license office, improving public convenience by providing same-day license services. The law aims to streamline the licensing process, reducing wait times and bureaucratic delays for Texas residents seeking an original, renewal, corrected, or duplicate driver's license. The new requirement will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving the department time to prepare for the immediate issuance of licenses.

Subject Areas

Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF

Bill Text

relating to the issuance of an original, renewal, corrected, or
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 521.002, Transportation Code, is amended
Sec. 521.002.  CONVENIENCE TO PUBLIC.  (a) The department
shall implement its duties under this chapter in the manner that
provides the greatest convenience to the public.
(b)  If a person who is otherwise eligible for the issuance
of an original, renewal, corrected, or duplicate driver's license
under this chapter applies in person at a driver's license office,
the department shall issue the license at the time of application.
SECTION 2.  Notwithstanding Section 521.002(b),
Transportation Code, as added by this Act, the Department of Public
Safety is not required to comply with that section before January 1,
SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Bill History

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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the issuance of an original, renewal, corrected, or

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