Title TN, Transportation Code

Sec. 709.002. REMITTANCE OF TRAFFIC FINES COLLECTED TO COMPTROLLER. (a) An officer collecting a traffic fine under Section 709.001 in a case in a justice, county, or district court shall keep separate records of the money collected and shall deposit the money in the county treasu…

Sec. 720.001. BADGE OF SHERIFF, CONSTABLE, OR DEPUTY. (a) A sheriff, constable, or deputy sheriff or deputy constable may not arrest or accost a person for driving a motor vehicle on a highway in violation of a law relating to motor vehicles unless the sheriff, constable, or depu…

Sec. 720.002. PROHIBITION ON TRAFFIC-OFFENSE QUOTAS. (a) A political subdivision or an agency of this state may not establish or maintain, formally or informally, a plan to evaluate, promote, compensate, or discipline: (1) a peace officer according to the officer's issuance of a …

Sec. 721.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "state agency" means a department, bureau, board, commission, or office of state government. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Sec. 721.002. INSCRIPTION REQUIRED ON STATE-OWNED MOTOR VEHICLES. (a) The official having control of a state-owned motor vehicle shall have printed on each side of the vehicle the word "Texas," followed by the title of the state agency having custody of the vehicle. (b) The inscr…

Sec. 721.003. EXEMPTION FROM INSCRIPTION REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN STATE-OWNED MOTOR VEHICLES. (a) The governing bodies of the following state agencies or divisions by rule may exempt from the requirements of Section 721.002 a motor vehicle that is under the control and custody of …

Sec. 721.004. INSCRIPTION REQUIRED ON MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY-OWNED MOTOR VEHICLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. (a) The office having control of a motor vehicle or piece of heavy equipment owned by a municipality or county shall have printed on each side of the vehicle or equipment the name…

Sec. 721.005. EXEMPTION FROM INSCRIPTION REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY-OWNED MOTOR VEHICLES. (a) The governing body of a municipality may exempt from the requirements of Section 721.004: (1) an automobile when used to perform an official duty by a: (A) police depar…

Sec. 721.006. OPERATION OF VEHICLE IN VIOLATION OF CHAPTER; OFFENSE. (a) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) operates on a municipal street or on a highway a motor vehicle or piece of equipment that does not have the inscription required by this chapter; or (2) uses a …

Sec. 722.001. SHORT TITLE. This chapter may be cited as the Automobile Club Services Act. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Sec. 722.002. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Agent" means a salesman or other individual appointed by an automobile club to sell memberships in the club to the public. (2) "Automobile club" means a person who, for consideration, promises the membership assistance in matters r…

Sec. 722.003. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY REQUIRED. (a) A person may not engage in business as an automobile club unless the person meets the requirements of this chapter and obtains an automobile club certificate of authority from the secretary of state. (b) A person may not solici…

Sec. 722.004. APPLICATION. (a) Each applicant for an automobile club certificate of authority must file an application with the secretary of state in the form and manner prescribed by the secretary. The secretary shall adopt the forms necessary for an applicant to comply with thi…

Sec. 722.005. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. (a) An applicant for an automobile club certificate of authority may provide the security required for that certificate by depositing with the state or pledging in the form prescribed by the secretary of state: (1) $25,000 in securities approv…

Sec. 722.006. RENEWAL. (a) An automobile club certificate of authority expires annually on August 31. The certificate may be renewed by filing a renewal application in the manner prescribed by the secretary of state and paying the annual fee. (b) The secretary of state may adopt …

Sec. 722.007. ANNUAL FEE. The annual fee for an automobile club certificate of authority is $150. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Sec. 722.008. CERTIFICATE REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION. (a) After a public hearing, the secretary of state shall revoke or suspend an automobile club's certificate of authority if the secretary determines, for good cause shown, that: (1) the club: (A) has violated this chapter; (B) i…

Sec. 722.009. SERVICE CONTRACT; MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION. (a) Each automobile club operating under this chapter shall furnish to the membership a service contract or membership card that includes the following information: (1) the club's name; (2) the street address of the club's h…

Sec. 722.010. FILING OF INFORMATION. (a) Each automobile club shall file a certified copy of its service contract with the secretary of state. (b) If an automobile club provides participation in a group accidental injury or death policy, the club shall file with the service contr…

Sec. 722.011. AGENT REGISTRATION. (a) An automobile club that operates in this state under an automobile club certificate of authority shall file with the secretary of state a notice of appointment of each agent not later than the 30th day after the date on which that agent is em…

Sec. 722.012. ADVERTISING RESTRICTIONS. An automobile club operating under this chapter may not: (1) refer to its certificate of authority or to approval by the secretary of state in any advertising, contract, or membership card; or (2) advertise or describe its services in a man…

Sec. 722.014. CRIMINAL PENALTY. (a) A person commits an offense if the person violates this chapter. (b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by: (1) a fine not to exceed $500; and (2) confinement in the county jail for a term not to exceed six months. Acts 1…

Sec. 723.001. SHORT TITLE. This chapter may be cited as the Texas Traffic Safety Act. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Sec. 723.002. GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSE. The establishment, development, and maintenance of a traffic safety program is a vital governmental purpose and function of the state and its legal and political subdivisions. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Sec. 723.003. TRAFFIC SAFETY FUND ACCOUNT. (a) The traffic safety fund account is an account in the general revenue fund. Money received from any source to implement this chapter shall be: (1) deposited to the credit of the traffic safety fund account; and (2) spent with other st…

Sec. 723.011. GOVERNOR'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROGRAM. (a) The governor shall: (1) prepare and administer a statewide traffic safety program designed to reduce traffic collisions and the death, injury, and property damage that result from traffic collisions; (2) adopt rules for the…

Sec. 723.012. TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM. The statewide traffic safety program must include: (1) a driver education and training program administered by the governor through appropriate agencies that complies with Section 723.013; (2) plans for improving: (A) driver licensing; (B) co…

Sec. 723.013. DRIVER EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM. (a) The statewide driver education and training program required by Section 723.012 shall provide for: (1) rules that permit controlled innovation and experimentation and that set minimum standards for: (A) classroom instructio…

Sec. 723.014. COOPERATION OF STATE AGENCIES, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES. On the governor's request, a state agency or institution, state officer, or state employee shall cooperate in an activity of the state that is consistent with: (1) this chapter; and (2) the agency's, institutio…

Sec. 723.015. PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAM BY LEGAL OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. A legal or political subdivision of this state may: (1) cooperate and contract with the state, another legal or political subdivision of this state, or a private person in establishing, developing, and main…

Sec. 723.031. GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS. To implement this chapter, the state may accept and spend a gift, grant, or donation of money or other property from a private source. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Sec. 723.032. GRANTS-IN-AID AND CONTRACTUAL PAYMENTS. (a) A grant-in-aid for a governmental purpose or a contractual payment may be made to a legal or political subdivision of this state to carry out a duty or activity that is part of the statewide traffic safety program. (b) To …

Sec. 724.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Alcohol concentration" has the meaning assigned by Section 49.01, Penal Code. (2) "Arrest" includes the taking into custody of a child, as defined by Section 51.02, Family Code. (3) "Controlled substance" has the meaning assigned b…

Sec. 724.002. APPLICABILITY. The provisions of this chapter that apply to suspension of a license for refusal to submit to the taking of a specimen (Sections 724.013, 724.015, and 724.048 and Subchapters C and D) apply only to a person arrested for an offense involving the operat…

Sec. 724.003. RULEMAKING. The department and the State Office of Administrative Hearings shall adopt rules to administer this chapter. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. SUBCHAPTER B. TAKING AND ANALYSIS OF SPECIMEN

Sec. 724.011. CONSENT TO TAKING OF SPECIMEN. (a) If a person is arrested for an offense arising out of acts alleged to have been committed while the person was operating a motor vehicle in a public place, or a watercraft, while intoxicated, or an offense under Section 106.041, Al…

Sec. 724.012. TAKING OF SPECIMEN. (a) One or more specimens of a person's breath or blood may be taken if the person is arrested and at the request of a peace officer having reasonable grounds to believe the person: (1) while intoxicated was operating a motor vehicle in a public …

Sec. 724.013. PROHIBITION ON TAKING SPECIMEN IF PERSON REFUSES; EXCEPTION. Except as provided by Section 724.012(a-1) or (b), a specimen may not be taken if a person refuses to submit to the taking of a specimen designated by a peace officer. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1…

Sec. 724.014. PERSON INCAPABLE OF REFUSAL. (a) A person who is dead, unconscious, or otherwise incapable of refusal is considered not to have withdrawn the consent provided by Section 724.011. (b) If the person is dead, a specimen may be taken by: (1) the county medical examiner …

Sec. 724.015. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY OFFICER BEFORE REQUESTING SPECIMEN; STATEMENT OF CONSENT. (a) Before requesting a person to submit to the taking of a specimen, the officer shall inform the person orally and in writing that: (1) if the person refuses to submit to the taking …

Sec. 724.016. BREATH SPECIMEN. (a) A breath specimen taken at the request or order of a peace officer must be taken and analyzed under rules of the department by an individual possessing a certificate issued by the department certifying that the individual is qualified to perform…

Sec. 724.017. TAKING OF BLOOD SPECIMEN. (a) Only the following may take a blood specimen at the request or order of a peace officer under this chapter: (1) a physician; (2) a qualified technician; (3) a registered professional nurse; (4) a licensed vocational nurse; or (5) a lice…

Sec. 724.018. FURNISHING INFORMATION CONCERNING TEST RESULTS. On the request of a person who has given a specimen at the request of a peace officer, full information concerning the analysis of the specimen shall be made available to the person or the person's attorney. Acts 1995,…

Sec. 724.019. ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS BY REQUEST. (a) A person who submits to the taking of a specimen of breath, blood, urine, or another bodily substance at the request or order of a peace officer may, on request and within a reasonable time not to exceed two hours after the arrest…

Sec. 724.031. STATEMENT REQUESTED ON REFUSAL. If a person refuses the request of a peace officer to submit to the taking of a specimen, the peace officer shall request the person to sign a statement that: (1) the officer requested that the person submit to the taking of a specime…

Sec. 724.032. OFFICER'S DUTIES FOR LICENSE SUSPENSION; WRITTEN REFUSAL REPORT. (a) If a person refuses to submit to the taking of a specimen, whether expressly or because of an intentional failure of the person to give the specimen, the peace officer shall: (1) serve notice of li…