HB 3026
AN ACT relating to the payment of fees and costs associated with driver
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
Allows the Texas Workforce Commission to cover driver's license and driver education fees for certain groups, including foster youth under 26, homeless youth, and educationally disadvantaged individuals. The commission will pay these fees upon request for eligible individuals, helping to reduce financial barriers to obtaining a driver's license. This act aims to support vulnerable youth by providing assistance with transportation-related expenses and licensing costs.
Bill Text
relating to the payment of fees and costs associated with driver education and safety courses and driver's license examinations for BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. The heading to Section 521.168, Transportation Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 521.168. PAYMENT OF FEES FOR CERTAIN [FOSTER AND SECTION 2. Section 521.168(a), Transportation Code, is (a) Unless prohibited under Section 521.4265(c), the Texas Workforce Commission shall on request pay the fees associated with meeting a requirement imposed under this subchapter or Chapter 1001, Education Code, for a person who is: (1) eligible for a driver's license fee exemption (2) younger than 26 years of age and: (A) was in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services on the day before the (B) is a homeless child or youth as defined by 42 (3) educationally disadvantaged, as defined by SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the payment of fees and costs associated with driver
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