Relating to the provision in the Nepali language of application forms and an alternate examination for a driver's license.
HB 1472 requires Texas driver's license application forms and related documents to be available in Nepali, directly affecting Nepali-speaking residents applying for or renewing licenses. It mandates that the Texas Department of Public Safety provide all necessary forms (including renewal applications) in Nepali and administer an alternate written exam in Nepali for applicants unable to take the English exam. The alternate exam must mirror the standard test but use Nepali for all instructions and written materials (except highway sign text, which remains in English). The law takes effect September 1, 2025, applying only to applications submitted on or after that date.
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Introduced Mar 11, 2025
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Terry Meza
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