Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 88(R)

House Bill 291	House Author: Murr
Effective: 9-1-23	Senate Sponsor: Hughes

House Bill 291 amends the Family Code, Government Code, and Transportation Code to update and clarify processes and procedures relating to occupational driver's licenses (ODL). Among other provisions, the bill revises provisions relating to ODL eligibility, a petition for an ODL, a court order granting an ODL, alcohol dependence counseling for certain ODL petitioners and the use of ignition interlock devices by certain individuals, and the revocation of an ODL. Additionally, the bill includes a court finding of indigency as a condition that triggers a political subdivision's duty to immediately notify the Department of Public Safety that there is no cause to continue to deny renewal of their driver's license.