Part 1.
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 15.
DRIVERS LICENSE RULES
Subchapter B. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS--ORIGINAL, RENEWAL, DUPLICATE, IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATES
37 TAC §15.21
The Texas Department of Public Safety adopts an amendment
to §15.21, concerning Application Requirements- Original, Renewal, Duplicate,
Identification Certificates, without changes to the proposed text as published
in the May 19, 2000, issue of the
Texas Register
(25 TexReg 4496) and will not be republished.
The justification for the section will be more efficient administration
of the process involved in obtaining a driver license.
The amendment adds language to the section in order to align the rule with
Texas Transportation Code, §521.121(4)(b) and the department's current
procedure of using an applicant's digital (facsimile) signature for the production
of a driver license.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.
The amendment is adopted pursuant to Texas Government Code, §411.004(3),
which authorizes the Public Safety Commission to adopt rules considered necessary
for carrying out the department's work and Texas Transportation Code, §521.005.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on August 3, 2000.
TRD-200005428
Thomas A. Davis, Jr.
Director
Texas Department of Public Safety
Effective date: August 23, 2000
Proposal publication date: May 19, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 424-2135
Subchapter A. VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION LICENSING
37 TAC §§23.1, 23.2, 23.8, 23.10
The Texas Department of Public Safety adopts amendments to §§23.1,
23.2, 23.8, and 23.10, concerning Vehicle Inspection Station Licensing, without
changes to the proposed text as published in the May 19, 2000, issue of the
The justification for the sections will be more efficient administration
of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Program.
The amendment to §23.1 deletes subsection (e), which creates an unreasonable
and unenforceable requirement on an inspection station by preventing a station
from making a new application within one year of the withdrawal of the original
application. Amendments to §23.2 and §23.8 delete language requiring
an inspection lane to be clearly marked with a 4" x 8" line to calibrate the
headlight machine. Headlight aim is no longer a requirement and the marked
lane is no longer necessary. §23.10(a) is amended to delete the requirement
that inspection stations mount a 4' x 4' board on the wall of the display
area, since this created an unnecessary financial burden. The previous rule
required stations to buy a full sheet of plywood and cut it in half. Stations
will still have to provide a display area but this can be on a wall or other
area.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments.
The amendments are adopted pursuant to Texas Government Code, §411.004(3),
which authorizes the Public Safety Commission to adopt rules considered necessary
for carrying out the department's work and Texas Transportation Code, §548.002,
which authorizes the department to adopt rules to administer and enforce the
chapter on Compulsory Inspection of Vehicles.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on August 3, 2000.
TRD-200005425
Thomas A. Davis, Jr.
Director
Texas Department of Public Safety
Effective date: August 23, 2000
Proposal publication date: May 19, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 424-2135
37 TAC §23.26, §23.27
The Texas Department of Public Safety adopts amendments to §23.26
and §23.27 concerning General Inspection Requirements, without changes
to the proposed text as published in the May 19, 2000, issue of the
The justification for the sections will be more efficient administration
of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Program.
The amendment to §23.26 deletes subsection (b)(2) because inspection
stations are now allowed to inspect large vehicles such as motor homes outside
the inspection lane/building. The amendment to §23.27 adds language to
subsection (j) which requires government vehicles in emission counties to
be inspected.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments.
The amendments are adopted pursuant to Texas Government Code, §411.004(3),
which authorizes the Public Safety Commission to adopt rules, considered necessary
for carrying out the department's work and Texas Transportation Code, §548.002,
which authorizes the department to adopt rules to administer and enforce the
chapter on Compulsory Inspection of Vehicles.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on August 3, 2000.
TRD-200005426
Thomas A. Davis, Jr.
Director
Texas Department of Public Safety
Effective date: August 23, 2000
Proposal publication date: May 19, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 424-2135
37 TAC §23.51
The Texas Department of Public Safety adopts an amendment
to §23.51, concerning Vehicle Inspection Records, without changes to
the proposed text as published in the May 19, 2000, issue of the
Texas Register
(25 TexReg 4498) and will not be republished.
The justification for the section will be more efficient administration
of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Program and the deterrence of theft.
The amendment adds out of state identification certificates (VI-30-A forms)
to the list of items which will be kept locked at all times. These VI-30-A
forms are used to register vehicles and are a government document. Theft of
forms would enhance a thief's chance at registering a stolen vehicle. Therefore,
these should be kept locked just as the inspection certificates and number
inserts are kept locked.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.
The amendment is adopted pursuant to Texas Government Code, §411.004(3),
which authorizes the Public Safety Commission to adopt rules, considered necessary
for carrying out the department's work and Texas Transportation Code, §548.002,
which authorizes the department to adopt rules to administer and enforce the
chapter on Compulsory Inspection of Vehicles.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on August 3, 2000.
TRD-200005427
Thomas A. Davis, Jr.
Director
Texas Department of Public Safety
Effective date: August 23, 2000
Proposal publication date: May 19, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 424-2135
37 TAC §§25.19-25.21
The Texas Department of Public Safety adopts amendments to §§25.19-25.21,
concerning Safety Responsibility Regulations, without changes to the proposed
text as published in the May 19, 2000, issue of the
Texas Register
(25 TexReg 4499) and will not be republished.
The justification for the sections will be current and updated rules and
more efficient administration of Safety Responsibility Regulations.
The amendments are necessary to correct outdated statutory references,
and to ensure that individuals are fully informed regarding the types of financial
responsibility that the department accepts for driver's license road tests,
traffic enforcement contacts and during accident investigations.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments.
The amendments are adopted pursuant to Texas Government Code, §411.004(3),
which authorizes the Public Safety Commission to adopt rules, considered necessary
for carrying out the department's work, and Texas Transportation Code, §601.021,
which provides that the department shall administer and enforce this chapter.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on August 3, 2000.
TRD-200005429
Thomas A. Davis, Jr.
Director
Texas Department of Public Safety
Effective date: August 23, 2000
Proposal publication date: May 19, 2000
For further information, please call: (512) 424-2135
Chapter 23.
VEHICLE INSPECTION
Subchapter B. GENERAL INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
Subchapter D. VEHICLE INSPECTION RECORDS
Chapter 25.
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY REGULATIONS
Part 11.
TEXAS JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION