Bill > HB1472

This bill requires the Texas Department of Transportation to provide driver's license application forms and materials in the Nepali language, specifically targeting Nepali-speaking residents who may have difficulty with English-language documents. The bill mandates that the department create a Nepali-language version of the original and renewal driver's license application forms, as well as design an alternate driver's license examination for Nepali-speaking applicants that is identical to the standard English exam, with all directions and written materials translated into Nepali (while keeping highway sign text in English). The new provisions will apply only to driver's license applications submitted on or after September 1, 2025, which is the bill's effective date. By offering these language accommodations, the bill aims to make the driver's license application process more accessible to Nepali-speaking residents of Texas, ensuring they can fully understand the requirements and instructions when applying for or renewing a driver's license.

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