Sec. 123.009. OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE. Notwithstanding Section 521.242, Transportation Code, if a participant's driver's license has been suspended as a result of an alcohol-related or drug-related enforcement contact, as defined by Section 524.001, Transportation Code, or as a result of a conviction under Section 49.04, 49.07, or 49.08, Penal Code, the judge or magistrate administering a drug court program under this chapter may order that an occupational license be issued to the participant. An order issued under this section is subject to Sections 521.248-521.252, Transportation Code, except that any reference to a petition under Section 521.242 of that code does not apply.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 625 (H.B. 530), Sec. 7, eff. June 15, 2007.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Health and Safety Code, Chapter 469 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 747 (S.B. 462), Sec. 1.04, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 123 - Drug Court Programs
Section 123.001. Drug Court Program Defined; Procedures for Certain Defendants
Section 123.002. Authority to Establish Program
Section 123.003. Establishment of Regional Program
Section 123.004. Reimbursement Fees
Section 123.005. Drug Court Programs Exclusively for Certain Intoxication Offenses
Section 123.006. Program in Certain Counties Mandatory
Section 123.007. Use of Other Drug and Alcohol Awareness Programs
Section 123.008. Suspension or Dismissal of Community Service Requirement