TWT H.B. 2067 75(R)BILL ANALYSIS


TRANSPORTATION
H.B. 2067
By: Swinford
4-5-97
Committee Report (Substituted)



BACKGROUND 

Currently, proof of financial responsibility is required for vehicle
registration and title.  However, no such provision exists for temporary
vehicle registration.  As it stands now, a person may continue to obtain
temporary permits on a monthly basis without providing proof of financial
responsibility.  
PURPOSE

As proposed, C.S.H.B. 2067 would require anyone obtaining a temporary
permit to provide proof of financial responsibility.  

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does grant any additional
rulemaking authority to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) in
Section 1 (Sec. 502.354 (i)). 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 502.354, Transportation Code, by amending
Subsection (e) and adding Subsection (i).  

 (e)(1)(B) Allows a single or 30-day trip permit to be obtained at any
vehicle title and registration regional office. 

 (e)(3)  Requires proof of financial responsibility for a temporary permit.

 (i) Allows the TXDOT to adopt rules to carry out the new provision and to
prescribe an application for a permit and other forms. 

SECTION 2.  Emergency clause. Effective upon passage.



COMPARISON OF ORIGINAL TO SUBSTITUTE

The only change is in SECTION 1, Subsection (e)(3) of the substitute which
deletes the requirement for complying with Section 601.168(a),
Transportation Code (Insurance Policy or Bond; Limits). Sec. 601.168(a) is
unnecessary for the intent of the bill. Sec. 502.354, Transportation Code,
directly lists all requirements for proof of financial responsibility.