Tex. Gov't Code Section 123.009
Occupational Driver’s License

Notwithstanding Section 521.2421 (Petition), Transportation Code, if a participant’s driver’s license has been suspended as a result of an alcohol-related or drug-related enforcement contact, as defined by Section 524.001 (Definitions), Transportation Code, or as a result of a conviction under Section 49.04 (Driving While Intoxicated), 49.07 (Intoxication Assault), or 49.08 (Intoxication Manslaughter), Penal Code, the judge or magistrate administering a drug court program under this chapter may order that an occupational driver’s license be issued to the participant. An order issued under this section is subject to Sections 521.248 (Order Granting License), 521.249 (Notice to Department; Issuance of Occupational Driver’s License), 521.250 (Court Order in Operator’s Possession), 521.252 (License Revocation), and 521.253 (Criminal Offense; Penalty), Transportation Code, except that any reference to a petition under Section 521.2421 (Petition) of that code does not apply.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 625 (H.B. 530), Sec. 7, eff. June 15, 2007.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Health and Safety Code, Chapter 469 (Voluntary Accreditation of Recovery Housing) by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 747 (S.B. 462), Sec. 1.04, eff. September 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 386 (H.B. 291), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Section 123.009 — Occupational Driver's License, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­123.­htm#123.­009 (accessed May 4, 2024).

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