Bill > HB647

This bill allows individuals with a driver's license restriction requiring corrective lenses (such as glasses or contact lenses) to have that restriction removed if they provide a written statement from a licensed physician or optometrist verifying that their vision has been surgically corrected. The Texas Department of Public Safety will be responsible for removing the restriction and mailing a new driver's license without the corrective lens requirement, provided the individual submits the required documentation and pays the associated fee. The department must establish an electronic or mail-in process for submitting the form and fee. However, individuals subject to Chapter 62 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (which typically relates to sex offender registration) will not be eligible to receive a new license through this process. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and implementation is contingent upon specific legislative appropriations, meaning the Texas Department of Public Safety will only be required to implement the changes if the legislature provides dedicated funding for this purpose.

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