Tex. Transp. Code § 521.426

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 521.426 - Disabled Veteran Exemption

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a veteran of service in the armed forces of the United States is exempt from the payment of fees under this chapter for the issuance of a driver's license or personal identification certificate if the veteran:

(1) was honorably discharged;

(2) has a service-related disability of at least 60 percent; and

(3) receives compensation from the United States because of the disability.

(b) The department shall adopt rules relating to the proof of entitlement to this exemption.

(c) Subsection (a) does not apply to a person subject to the registration requirements of Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure.

Tex. Transp. Code § 521.426

Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1133 (H.B. 1148), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011

Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 546, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 2001

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.