Evidence of Financial Responsibility Following Conviction, Plea, Or Forfeiture

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.