Bill > HB2373

This bill amends the Texas Transportation Code to require the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to immediately issue driver's licenses to eligible applicants who apply in person at a driver's license office. Currently, the law only states that the department should implement its duties in a manner that provides the greatest convenience to the public. The new provision mandates that if a person meets all eligibility requirements for an original, renewal, corrected, or duplicate driver's license and applies in person, they will receive their license on the spot. However, the bill includes a transition period, indicating that DPS is not required to implement this immediate issuance process until January 1, 2026. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving the department time to prepare for the new requirement and potentially update their systems and procedures to enable same-day license issuance.

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