Sec. 521.026. DISMISSAL OF EXPIRED LICENSE CHARGE. (a) A judge may dismiss a charge of driving with an expired license if the defendant remedies this defect within 20 working days or before the defendant's first court appearance date, whichever is later.
(b) The judge may assess the defendant a reimbursement fee not to exceed $20 when the charge of driving with an expired driver's license is dismissed under Subsection (a).
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1027 (H.B. 1623), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (S.B. 346), Sec. 2.67, eff. January 1, 2020.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 919 (S.B. 1923), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle B - Driver's Licenses and Personal Identification Cards
Chapter 521 - Driver's Licenses and Certificates
Subchapter B. General License Requirements
Section 521.021. License Required
Section 521.022. Restrictions on Operators of Certain School Buses
Section 521.023. Junior College Buses
Section 521.024. Restrictions on Certain Common Carriers
Section 521.025. License to Be Carried and Exhibited on Demand; Criminal Penalty
Section 521.026. Dismissal of Expired License Charge
Section 521.027. Persons Exempt From License Requirement
Section 521.028. Effect of Military Service on License Requirement
Section 521.029. Operation of Motor Vehicle by New State Residents
Section 521.030. Reciprocal License
Section 521.0305. Agreements With Foreign Countries
Section 521.031. License From Other Authority
Section 521.032. Enhanced Driver's License or Personal Identification Certificate