Tex. Transp. Code Section 522.071
Driving While Disqualified Prohibited

(a)

A person commits an offense if the person drives a commercial motor vehicle on a highway:

(1)

after the person has been denied the issuance of a license or permit, unless the person has a driver’s license appropriate for the class of vehicle being driven that was subsequently issued;

(2)

during a period that a disqualification of the person’s driver’s license, permit, or privilege is in effect;

(3)

while the person’s driver’s license or permit is expired, if the license or permit expired during a period of disqualification;

(4)

during a period that the person was subject to an order prohibiting the person from obtaining a driver’s license or permit; or

(5)

during a period in which the person, the person’s employer, or the vehicle being operated is subject to an out-of-service order.

(b)

It is not a defense to prosecution that the person had not received notice of a disqualification imposed as a result of a conviction that results in an automatic disqualification of the person’s driver’s license, permit, or privilege.

(c)

Except as provided by Subsection (b), it is an affirmative defense to prosecution of an offense under this section that the person had not received notice of a denial, disqualification, prohibition order, or out-of-service order concerning the person’s driver’s license, permit, or privilege to operate a motor vehicle. For purposes of this subsection, notice is presumed if the notice was sent by first class mail to the last known address of the person as shown by the records of the department or licensing authority of another state.

(d)

An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable as provided for an offense under Section 521.457 (Driving While License Invalid).

(e)

For the purposes of Subsection (a)(5), “commercial motor vehicle” has the meaning assigned by Section 644.001 (Definitions).
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1409, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 424 (S.B. 1372), Sec. 8, eff. January 1, 2008.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 499 (S.B. 333), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 752 (H.B. 1888), Sec. 29, eff. January 1, 2016.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 752 (H.B. 1888), Sec. 30, eff. January 1, 2016.

Source: Section 522.071 — Driving While Disqualified Prohibited, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.­522.­htm#522.­071 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

522.001
Short Title 522.002
Construction 522.003
Definitions 522.004
Applicability 522.005
Rulemaking Authority 522.006
Contracting Authority 522.007
Exemption for Neighboring States 522.011
License or Permit Required 522.012
Restricted License 522.013
Non-domiciled License or Permit 522.014
Permit 522.015
License or Permit Issued by Other Jurisdiction 522.021
Application 522.022
License Requirements 522.023
Tests 522.024
Additional Testing 522.025
Limitations on Issuance of License or Permit 522.026
Limitation on Number of Driver’s Licenses 522.027
Minimum Age 522.028
Check of Driving Record 522.029
Fees 522.030
Content of License 522.031
Notification of License Issuance 522.032
Change of Name or Address of License or Permit Holder 522.033
Commercial Driver’s License Issued to Certain Sex Offenders 522.034
Application for Authorization to Operate Motorcycle 522.035
Recognition and Prevention of Human Trafficking 522.041
Classifications 522.042
Endorsements 522.043
Restrictions 522.051
Expiration of License or Permit 522.052
Renewal of License 522.053
License Renewal Procedures 522.055
Clearance Notice to Department 522.061
Notification of Conviction to Department or Employer 522.062
Notification of Conviction to Licensing Authority in Other State 522.063
Notification of Disqualification 522.064
Notification of Previous Employment and Offenses 522.071
Driving While Disqualified Prohibited 522.072
Employer Responsibilities 522.081
Disqualification 522.082
Reinstatement Following Disqualification for Life 522.083
Update of Records 522.084
Notification to Other Jurisdiction 522.085
Probation of Disqualification Prohibited 522.086
Issuance of Essential Need or Occupational Driver’s License Prohibited 522.087
Procedures Applicable to Disqualification 522.088
Applicability of Other Law 522.089
Effect of Suspension, Revocation, Cancellation, or Denial of License or Permit Under Other Law 522.090
Additional Penalty 522.091
Recognition of Action Taken by Other State 522.092
Suspension, Revocation, Cancellation, or Denial of Driver’s License Under Other Laws 522.093
Self-certification of Medical Status 522.101
Driving While Having Alcohol in System Prohibited 522.102
Implied Consent to Taking of Specimen 522.103
Warning by Peace Officer 522.104
Submission of Report to Department 522.105
Disqualification of Driver 522.106
Affidavit by Certified Breath Test Technical Supervisor 522.151
Definition 522.153
Statement of Gift 522.154
Revocation of Statement of Gift 522.0225
Verification of Domicile 522.0226
Post Office Box Not Valid as Address 522.0235
Alternative Visual Standards for Intrastate Driver 522.0295
Voluntary Contributions 522.0296
Voluntary Contribution for Trafficked Persons Program Account 522.0425
Hazardous Materials Endorsement 522.0541
Denial of Renewal of Commercial Driver License or Learner Permit
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 522.071’s source at texas​.gov