Tex.
Transp. Code Section 521.221
Imposition of Special Restrictions and Endorsements
(a)
For good cause the department may impose a restriction or require an endorsement suitable to the driver’s license holder’s driving ability. The restriction or endorsement may relate to:(1)
the type of motor vehicle that the holder may operate;(2)
a special mechanical control device required on a motor vehicle that the holder may operate;(3)
mechanical attachments, including glasses or an artificial limb, required on the person of the holder;(4)
an area, location, road, or highway in this state on which the holder is permitted to drive a motor vehicle;(5)
the time of day that the holder is permitted to operate a motor vehicle; and(6)
any other condition the department determines to be appropriate to ensure the safe operation of a motor vehicle by the holder.(b)
The department may issue a special restricted license or state the applicable restriction on the regular license.(c)
A person commits an offense if the person operates a motor vehicle in violation of a restriction imposed or without the endorsement required on the license issued to that person. An offense under this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable under Section 521.461 (General Criminal Penalty).(d)
A court may dismiss a charge for a violation of this section if:(1)
the restriction or endorsement was imposed:(A)
because of a physical condition that was surgically or otherwise medically corrected before the date of the offense; or(B)
in error and that fact is established by the defendant;(2)
the department removes the restriction or endorsement before the defendant’s first court appearance; and(3)
the defendant pays a reimbursement fee not to exceed $10.
Source:
Section 521.221 — Imposition of Special Restrictions and Endorsements, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.521.htm#521.221 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
