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 2089 allows vehicle owners to voluntarily indicate on their registration application if they may be transporting a person with a disability (such as physical, intellectual, or communication-related disabilities). The Department of Motor Vehicles would share this confidential information with the Department of Public Safety, which would then alert peace officers during traffic stops via the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System. The bill prohibits disclosing specific disability types or issuing visible license plates for this purpose, ensuring privacy. It directly affects vehicle owners who transport individuals with disabilities and aims to provide officers with discreet notification during stops. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
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Mar 14, 2025
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Mando Martinez
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