HB 1995 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration that the vehicle owner may be transporting a person with a disability.

HB 1995 allows vehicle owners to voluntarily indicate on their registration application that they may be transporting a person with a disability (defined as physical, intellectual, behavioral/cognitive impairments, autism, or communication-impeding health conditions). If indicated, the Texas Department of Public Safety would confidentially alert peace officers during traffic stops via the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System - without disclosing the specific disability type. The bill prohibits visible license plates for this purpose and requires strict confidentiality, ensuring no personal disability information is shared publicly or disclosed beyond authorized law enforcement use. It affects vehicle owners who choose to register this status, peace officers during traffic stops, and state agencies managing registration and law enforcement systems.
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Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Last action Mar 14, 2025
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