License Requirements

Sec. 522.022. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS. The department may not issue a commercial driver's license other than a non-domiciled license to a person unless the person: (1) has a domicile: (A) in this state; or (B) in another state and is a member of the United States armed forces, including a member of the National Guard or a reserve or auxiliary unit of any branch of the armed forces, whose temporary or permanent duty station is located in this state; (2) has passed knowledge and skills tests for driving a commercial motor vehicle that comply with minimal federal standards established by 49 C.F.R. Part 383, Subparts G and H; and (3) has satisfied the requirements imposed by the federal act, federal regulation, or state law. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 190 (S.B. 229), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 752 (H.B. 1888), Sec. 9, eff. January 1, 2016.