Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 45A.304 · Subchapter G. DEFERRED DISPOSITION
DEFERRED DISPOSITION REQUIREMENTS: MOVING VIOLATION COMMITTED BY YOUNG DEFENDANT.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) This article applies to a defendant who:
(1) is younger than 25 years of age; and
(2) committed a traffic offense classified as a moving violation.
(b) Notwithstanding Article 45A.303(b)(8), during a deferral period ordered under this subchapter, the judge shall require that a defendant described by Subsection (a):
(1) complete a driving safety course approved under Chapter 1001, Education Code; and
(2) if the defendant holds a provisional license, be examined by the Department of Public Safety as required by Section 521.161(b)(2), Transportation Code.
(c) A defendant remains subject to the examination required by Subsection (b)(2) regardless of whether the defendant was examined previously.
(d) A defendant examined as required by Subsection (b)(2) must pay a $10 reimbursement fee for the examination.
(e) The reimbursement fee collected under Subsection (d) must be deposited to the credit of a special account in the general revenue fund and may be used only by the Department of Public Safety for the administration of Chapter 521, Transportation Code.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.45A.htm
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