SRC-AXB H.B. 1070 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 1070 76R2767 DWS-DBy: Merritt (Truan) Veterans Affairs 5/12/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, disabled veterans whose vehicles have a special license plate advertising their status as a "Disabled Vet" are required to additionally apply for a blue placard to park in spots designated for a person with physical disabilities. H.B. 1070 eliminates this repetitive requirement by allowing a disabled veteran whose vehicle has the special license plate to park in certain locations designated for persons with physical disabilities. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 1070 eliminates a repetitive permit requirement by allowing a disabled veteran whose vehicle has a special license plate to park in certain locations designated for persons with physical disabilities. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 681.008, Transportation Code, to set forth provisions for parking privileges for persons with physical disabilities. Provides that this section does not permit a vehicle to be parked at a time or a place where parking is prohibited. Makes conforming changes. SECTION 2. Amends Sections 681.011(a) and (b), Transportation Code, to create an offense for a person who parks a vehicle with a license plate issued under Section 502.254, Transportation Code, in a certain location. Makes conforming changes. SECTION 3. Effective date: September 1, 1999. SECTION 4. Emergency clause.