Sec. 601.339. EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOLLOWING CONVICTION, PLEA, OR FORFEITURE. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the department may not issue a driver's license to a person who does not hold a driver's license and who:
(1) enters a plea of guilty to an offense or is convicted by a final order or a judgment that:
(A) requires the suspension or revocation of a driver's license;
(B) is imposed for operating a motor vehicle on a highway without a driver's license; or
(C) is imposed for operating an unregistered motor vehicle on a highway; or
(2) forfeits bail or collateral deposited to secure an appearance for trial for an offense described by Subdivision (1).
(b) Except as described by Subsection (c), a motor vehicle may not be registered in the name of a person described by Subsection (a).
(c) Notwithstanding Subsections (a) and (b), a driver's license may be issued or a motor vehicle may be registered if the person files and maintains evidence of financial responsibility with the department.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle D - Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility
Chapter 601 - Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
Section 601.333. Relief From Suspension: Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance
Section 601.334. Relief From Suspension: Consent of Judgment Creditor
Section 601.335. Installment Payments Authorized
Section 601.336. Relief From Suspension: Installment Payments; Default
Section 601.337. Effect of Bankruptcy
Section 601.339. Evidence of Financial Responsibility Following Conviction, Plea, or Forfeiture
Section 601.341. Evidence of Financial Responsibility; Termination of Penalty