Sec. 521.144. APPLICATION BY NEW STATE RESIDENT. (a) A new resident of this state who applies for a driver's license must submit with the application:
(1) evidence that each motor vehicle owned by the person is registered under Chapter 502; or
(2) an affidavit that the applicant does not own a motor vehicle required to be registered under Chapter 502.
(b) The department may not issue a driver's license to a new resident who fails to comply with Subsection (a).
(c) A registration receipt issued by a county assessor-collector in this state is satisfactory evidence that a motor vehicle is registered under Chapter 502.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 592 (S.B. 876), Sec. 10, eff. March 1, 2022.
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 G. License Application Requirements
Section 521.141. General Application Requirements
Section 521.142. Application for Original License
Section 521.1421. Inmate Identification Verification Pilot Program
Section 521.1425. Information Required to Be Furnished to Department
Section 521.1426. Domicile Requirement; Verification
Section 521.1427. Post Office Box Not Valid as Address
Section 521.143. Evidence of Financial Responsibility Required
Section 521.144. Application by New State Resident
Section 521.145. Application by Person Under 18 Years of Age
Section 521.146. Application for Duplicate License or Certificate
Section 521.147. Registration With Selective Service System
Section 521.148. Application for Class M License or Authorization to Operate Motorcycle