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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 79(R)

House Bill 370

House Author:  Farabee

Effective: 9-1-05

Senate Sponsor:  Madla


            House Bill 370 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to driving safety courses.  The law requires a person to have a valid Texas driver's license to be eligible to complete a driving safety course or motorcycle operator training course in lieu of a fine for certain traffic offenses.  House Bill 370 expands the list of those eligible for such a course to include a member of the military on active duty who does not have a valid Texas driver's license or permit and who has not completed such a course in another state within the 12 months preceding the offense date. The bill also gives such military personnel 90 days to present to the court an affidavit stating that the defendant has not taken a driving safety course within the 12 months preceding the offense date.