Texas HB647 allows the Texas Department of Public Safety to remove vision correction restrictions from driver's licenses upon verification of.

Texas HB647 amends the Transportation Code to allow the Texas Department of Public Safety to remove restrictions requiring the use of corrective lenses from driver's licenses. This change applies if the license holder submits a written statement from a licensed physician confirming surgical correction of vision and pays a required fee. The bill also mandates the establishment of an electronic or mail submission process for these requests. Notably, the department is prohibited from issuing a new license to individuals subject to certain criminal registration requirements.

Texas HB647 allows the Texas Department of Public Safety to remove vision correction restrictions from driver's licenses upon verification of.

Texas HB647 amends the Transportation Code to allow the Texas Department of Public Safety to remove restrictions requiring the use of corrective lenses from driver's licenses. This change applies if the license holder submits a written statement from a licensed physician confirming surgical correction of vision and pays a required fee. The bill also mandates the establishment of an electronic or mail submission process for these requests. Notably, the department is prohibited from issuing a new license to individuals subject to certain criminal registration requirements.