Texas SB2085 prohibits driver's license renewal denials for failure to appear in court, pay fines, or satisfy judgments.

Texas SB2085 amends the Transportation Code to prevent the Department of Public Safety from denying a driver's license renewal based on failure to appear in court, failure to pay a fine or cost, or failure to satisfy a judgment. The bill also prohibits the department from considering a conviction received after the first anniversary of the conviction date for enforcement actions, including license suspension, revocation, or denial of renewal. Additionally, the bill repeals certain sections of the Transportation Code and takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2085 prohibits driver's license renewal denials for failure to appear in court, pay fines, or satisfy judgments.

Texas SB2085 amends the Transportation Code to prevent the Department of Public Safety from denying a driver's license renewal based on failure to appear in court, failure to pay a fine or cost, or failure to satisfy a judgment. The bill also prohibits the department from considering a conviction received after the first anniversary of the conviction date for enforcement actions, including license suspension, revocation, or denial of renewal. Additionally, the bill repeals certain sections of the Transportation Code and takes effect September 1, 2025.