By: Wentworth S.B. No. 923
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
1-1 relating to supervision of a vehicle operator holding an
1-2 instruction permit.
1-3 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
1-4 SECTION 1. Section 521.222(d), Transportation Code, is
1-5 amended to read as follows:
1-6 (d) An instruction permit entitles the holder to operate a
1-7 type of motor vehicle on a highway while:
1-8 (1) the permit is in the holder's possession; and
1-9 (2) the holder is supervised [accompanied] by a person
1-10 occupying the seat by the operator who:
1-11 (A) holds a license that qualifies the operator
1-12 to operate that type of vehicle;
1-13 (B) is 18 years of age or older; and
1-14 (C) has at least one year of driving experience.
1-15 SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 1999.