Texas HB2096 allows vehicle registrants to indicate if they have a health condition or disability that may impede communication with peace officers.

Texas HB2096 amends the Transportation Code to require vehicle registration applications to include a space for applicants to voluntarily indicate if they have a health condition or disability that may impede effective communication with peace officers. The department must provide the Department of Public Safety with the vehicle registration information and categorize the condition as a speech or language impairment, hearing impairment, or autism spectrum disorder. The department cannot disclose the specific type of health condition or disability. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2096 allows vehicle registrants to indicate if they have a health condition or disability that may impede communication with peace officers.

Texas HB2096 amends the Transportation Code to require vehicle registration applications to include a space for applicants to voluntarily indicate if they have a health condition or disability that may impede effective communication with peace officers. The department must provide the Department of Public Safety with the vehicle registration information and categorize the condition as a speech or language impairment, hearing impairment, or autism spectrum disorder. The department cannot disclose the specific type of health condition or disability. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.