SRC-JRN H.B. 2067 75(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 2067
By: Swinford (Bivins)
State Affairs
5-16-97
Engrossed


DIGEST 

Currently, proof of financial responsibility is required for vehicle
registration and title.  However, a person may obtain a temporary vehicle
registration permit on a monthly basis without providing proof of
financial responsibility.  This bill requires persons obtaining a
temporary permit to provide proof of financial responsibility. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 2067 requires persons obtaining a temporary vehicle
registration permit to provide proof of financial responsibility. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

Rulemaking authority is granted to the Texas Department of Transportation
in SECTION 1 (Section 502.354, Transportation Code) of this bill. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 502.354, Transportation Code, by amending
Subsection (e), and adding Subsection (i), to allow a person to obtain a
permit under this section by applying at one of the department's vehicle
title and registration regional offices.  Provides that a person may
obtain a permit under this section by furnishing evidence of financial
responsibility for the vehicle in a form listed under Section 502.153(c).
Authorizes the department to adopt rules to administer this section and to
prescribe an application for a permit and other forms under this section.  

SECTION 2. Emergency clause.
  Effective date: upon passage.