Sec. 521.030. RECIPROCAL LICENSE. (a) A nonresident who is 18 years of age or older and who has in the person's possession a license issued to the person by the person's state or country of residence that is similar to a Class A or Class B driver's license issued under this chapter is not required to hold a Class A or Class B driver's license issued under this chapter if that state or country of residence recognizes such a license issued by this state and exempts the holder from securing a license issued by the state or foreign country.
(b) A nonresident who is 16 years of age or older and who has in the person's possession a driver's license issued to the person by the person's state or Canadian province of residence may operate a type of motor vehicle that is permitted to be operated with a Class C or Class M driver's license in this state if the license held by the nonresident permits operation of that type of vehicle in the person's state or province of residence.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
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