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.