Section 521.221 - Imposition of Special Restrictions and Endorsements(a) For good cause the department may impose a restriction or require an endorsement suitable to the driver's license holder's driving ability. The restriction or endorsement may relate to:(1) the type of motor vehicle that the holder may operate;(2) a special mechanical control device required on a motor vehicle that the holder may operate;(3) mechanical attachments, including glasses or an artificial limb, required on the person of the holder;(4) an area, location, road, or highway in this state on which the holder is permitted to drive a motor vehicle;(5) the time of day that the holder is permitted to operate a motor vehicle; and(6) any other condition the department determines to be appropriate to ensure the safe operation of a motor vehicle by the holder.(b) The department may issue a special restricted license or state the applicable restriction on the regular license.(c) A person commits an offense if the person operates a motor vehicle in violation of a restriction imposed or without the endorsement required on the license issued to that person. An offense under this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable under Section 521.461.(d) A court may dismiss a charge for a violation of this section if:(1) the restriction or endorsement was imposed:(A) because of a physical condition that was surgically or otherwise medically corrected before the date of the offense; or(B) in error and that fact is established by the defendant;(2) the department removes the restriction or endorsement before the defendant's first court appearance; and(3) the defendant pays a reimbursement fee not to exceed $10.Tex. Transp. Code § 521.221
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 919 (S.B. 1923), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2021 Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 346), Sec. 2.69, eff. January 1, 2020Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1027 (H.B. 1623), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2007Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.