Traffic Code - Test 1 Flashcards
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” means to discharge, deposit, inject, spill, leak, or place litter on or into land or water
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Dispose” and “dump
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Dispose” and “dump” means to ____,____ ,___ ,___ ,____ , or place litter on or into land or water
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discharge deposit inject spill leak
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ILLEGAL DUMPING; CRIMINAL PENALTIES. (a) A person commits an offense if the person disposes or allows or permits the disposal of litter or other solid waste at a place that is not an approved solid waste site, including a place on or within ____ feet of a public highway, on a right-of-way, on other public or private property, or into inland or coastal water of the state.
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300
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(a-1) A person commits an offense if: (1) the person discards_____ litter, including a match, cigarette, or cigar, onto open-space land, a private road, a public highway or other public road or the right-of-way of a public highway or other public road, or a railroad right-of-way; and a _____ is started as a result of conduct described in Subdivision(1).
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lighted fire
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A person commits an offense if the person ______ or other ______ for disposal at a place that is not an approved solid waste site, regardless of whether the litter or other solid waste or the land on which the litter or other solid waste is disposed is owned or controlled by the person.
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receives litter, solid waste
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A person commits an offense if the person _____ litter or other solid waste to a place that is ____ an approved solid waste site for disposal at the site.
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transports not
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An offense of illegal dumping is a Class C misdemeanor if the litter or other solid waste to which the offense applies weighs____pounds or less or has a volume of ____gallons or less.
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five five
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An offense under Subsection (a-1) is a _____ under this subsection if the litter or other solid waste to which the offense applies weighs less than 500 pounds or has a volume of less than___ cubic feet and is punishable by: (1) a fine not to exceed $____; (2) confinement in jail for a term not to exceed ____ days; or (3) both such fine and confinement.
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misdemeanor 100 500 30
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An offense under Subsection (a), (b), or (c) is a Class B misdemeanor if the litter or other solid waste to which the offense applies weighs more than____ pounds but less than___ pounds or has a volume of more than ____ gallons but less than___ cubic feet.
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five 500 five 100
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) An offense under this section is a ____misdemeanor if: (1) the litter or other solid waste to which the offense applies weighs 500 pounds or more but less than ____ pounds or has a volume of 100 cubic feet or more but less than ____ cubic feet; or
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Class A 1,000 200
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An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor if The litter or other solid waste is disposed for a commercial purpose and weighs more than____pounds but less than ___pounds or has a volume of more than ____ gallons but less than 200 cubic feet.
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five 200 five
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An offense under this section is a state jail felony if the litter or solid waste to which the offense applies: (1) weighs____pounds or more or has a volume of cubic feet or more; (2) is disposed of for a _____ and weighs ___pounds or more or has a volume of ___ cubic feet or more; or (3) is contained in a ___ ___ ____ ___
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1,000 ; 200 commercial purpose; 200 ; 200 closed barrel or drum.
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The offenses prescribed by this section include the ____ disposal of litter or other solid waste in a ____ or similar receptacle
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unauthorized dumpster
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True/False This section also applies to an individual’s disposal of litter or other solid waste if: (1) the litter or waste is generated on land the individual owns; (2) the litter or waste is not generated as a result of an activity related to a commercial purpose; (3) the disposal occurs on land the individual owns; and (4) the disposal is not for a commercial purpose.
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False Does not apply
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What is the reward for reporting a violation under ILLEGAL DUMPING?
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$50
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The commissioners court of a county may: by order prohibit the accumulation of litter for more than _____ days on a person’s property within _____ feet of a public HWY in the county
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30 days 50 feet
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HSC Sec. 365.034. COUNTY REGULATION OF LITTER NEAR PUBLIC HIGHWAY; CRIMINAL PENALTY. The violation of an order adopted under this section is a ______?
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Class C misdemeanor
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In order to legally dump, how far must the dumping area be from a road or fence? a. 200 feet b. 200 yards c. 300 feet d. 300 yards e. 400 feet
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c
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____________________means to discharge, deposit, inject, spill, leak, or place litter on or into land or water. a. Litter b. Dispose or dump c. Toxic waste d. Decomposition
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b
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“______” means a person wearing footwear with a set of wheels attached.
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Roller skater
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________” means a highway or a portion of a highway on which: vehicular traffic is given preferential right-of-way; and vehicular traffic entering from an highway is required by law to yield right-of-way in compliance with an official traffic-control device.
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Through highway
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CRIMINAL, CIVIL, and ADMINISTRATIVE enforcement against a person, including the owner or operator of a motor vehicle
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Regulating
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What are 3 requirements to petition the Texas Transportation Commission for speed restriction extensions of a private road?
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- road is NOT a municipality 2. total # of residents in subdivision is AT LEAST 400 AND 3. plat for subdivision has been filed in the county deed records
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If the TTC rejects the petition of speed restriction extension, a hearing will be held in that county after notice of that hearing has circulated for how many days and on what media?
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10 days of circulation in a newspaper
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device designed for transportation of persons with physical disabilities that: 1. 3 or more wheels 2. battery-powered motor 3. ONLY one forward gear AND 4. not capable of exceeding 8 mph
"Motorized mobility device"
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What is a person operating a non-motorized wheel chair, or a motorized mobility device considered?
Pedestrian
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542.301. GENERAL OFFENSE. (a) A person commits an offense if the person performs an act prohibited or fails to perform an act required by this subtitle. (b) Except as otherwise provided, an offense under this subtitle is a \_\_\_\_\_\_.
misdemeanor.
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Friend lets friend "open it up" with their new car and goes 20 mph over. Both can be ticketed for speeding under \_\_\_\_\_
INCHOATE OFFENSE
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What is the penalty for an individual misdemeanor charge under GENERAL PENALTY?
$1 - $200
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A portion of the highway or street where highway construction or maintenance is being undertaken and that is marked by signs. (TC 472.022) a. Caution area b. Construction or maintenance work zone c. Work zone d. Construction area
b. Construction or maintenance work zone
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What is the fine for an offense in a "construction or maintenance work zone"?
IF WORKERS ARE PRESENT, the minimum and maximum fine is doubled
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What is the penalty if at trial, it is shown that the accident happened due to the operator FAILING TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY? BI
If person other than operator suffered BI = $500 - $2000
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What is the penalty if at trial, it is shown that the accident happened due to the operator FAILING TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY? SBI
If person other than operator suffered SBI = $1000 - $4000
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A person who holds a driver's license shall do all but which of the following? (TC 521.025) a. Have the appropriate license in hand while operating the motor vehicle b. Display the license on demand of a peace officer c. Display the license on demand to a court officer or magistrate d. All must be done
d. All must be done
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Which is true about the punishment a person may receive for not having a driver's license while operating a vehicle? (TC 521.025) a. First offense is up to a $200 fine b. Second offense within a year is $25 to $200 fine c. Third offense within a year is $25 to $500 fine and confinement of 72 hours to 6 months d. All of the above
d. All of the above
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\_\_\_\_\_\_" means an authorization to operate a motor vehicle that is issued under or granted by the laws of this state.
License
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A person, other than a person expressly exempted under this chapter, may not operate a motor vehicle on a highway in this state unless the person holds a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_issued under this chapter
driver's license
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A person under\_\_\_\_ years of age may not operate a school bus for the transportation of students. (b) A person who is ____ years of age or ____ may not operate a school bus unless the person holds an appropriate class of driver's license for the vehicle being operated.
18 18 ;older
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A person may not operate a taxicab unless the person is at least ____ of age. A) 17 B) 21 C) 18 D) 16
C) 18 years
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Which of the following is exempt from having a driver's license below? (TC 521.027) a. A person operating a farm tractor on their farm b. A blood and tissue bank driver in an emergency service c. A firefighter driving to an emergency d. All of the above
a
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What is the defense to prosecution for LICENSE TO BE CARRIED AND EXHIBITED ON DEMAND? What is the administrative fee that may still be assessed?
person produces license in court that: 1. was issued to them 2. appropriate for the type of vehicle operated AND 3. valid at the time of the arrest for the offense Fee = not more than $10
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What four persons are exempt from the license requirements under this chapter?
1. military member operating official motor vehicle in the scope of their service 2. person operating road machine, farm tractor, or implement of husbandry, that is NOT commercial MV 3. nonresident on active duty that has license issued by another state 4. dependent of nonresident active duty member w/license issued by another state
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A veteran, absent from this state while on active duty, will maintain a VALID license. If that person is honorably discharged from active duty, how long until their license is not longer valid?
91st day after the date of discharge OR - date on which the person returns to this state
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A person who enters this state as a new resident may operate a motor vehicle in this state for no more than ___ days. (TC 521.029) a. 10 b. 15 c. 30 d. 60 e. 90
e. 90
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A new resident to this state has how many days to operate a motor vehicle under this previous license? How old must they be?
- 90 days maximum - 16 or older
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An out-of-state licensed drives who become a new resident may operate a motor vehicle in this state for no more than _____ A: 15 B: 60 C: none of the listed answers are correct D: 90 E: 30
D: 90
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Otis Drunkenbinder left a party after drinking 2 six packs of beer. Otis was going to give his friend, Tom Collins, a lift home. Otis and Tom were driving toward Tom’s residence when Otis lost control of the vehicle and hit a telephone pole. Otis did not get hurt, but Tom received a skull fracture, which left him blind in one eye. Otis should be charged with: A: attempted criminally negligent homicide B: assault C: intoxication assault D: driving while intoxicated E: attempted manslaughter
C: intoxication assault
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How many days does a person have to change their license address or new name (due to marriage or otherwise)?
30 days max
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A court MAY dismiss a charge for violating NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR NAME, if the defendant remedies the defect within ____ \_\_\_\_ days after the offense. What is the administrative fee that MAY be waived?
20 WORKING days $20 may be waived if it is in the "interest of justice"
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The department may not issue any license to a person who: (8 types of people)
1. under 15 years old
2. under 18 years old unless meet requirements in 521.204
3. shown to be addicted to alcohol, controlled substance
4. holds license that is revoked, cancelled, suspended from this state or another
5. court has determined they're "crazy"
6. mental or physical disability or disease
7. failure to appear
8. default in payment for a misdemeanor fine, including municipal ordinances by \<17 y.o.
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\_\_\_\_\_ means an **authorization** to operate a motor vehicle that is issued
under or granted by the laws of this state.
## Footnote
**License**
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## Footnote
**521.021. LICENSE REQUIRED**.
A person, other than a person expressly ______ under this chapter, may **not** operate a motor vehicle on a highway in this state **unless** the person holds a driver's license issued under this chapter.
**521.021. LICENSE REQUIRED**.
A person, other than a person expressly **exempted** under this chapter, may not operate a motor vehicle on a highway in this state unless the person holds a driver's license issued under this chapter.
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## Footnote
**521.022. RESTRICTIONS ON OPERATORS OF CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES.**
(a) A person under ____ years of age may **not** operate a **school bus for the transportation of students**.
(b) A person who is ___ years of age or ____ may **not** operate a school bus unless the person holds an appropriate ____ of driver's license for the vehicle being operated.
## Footnote
**521.022. RESTRICTIONS ON OPERATORS OF CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES.**
(a) A person under **_18_** years of age may **not** operate a **school bus for the transportation of students.**
(b) A person who is **_18_** years of age or **_older_** may **not** operate a school bus unless the person holds an appropriate **_class_** of driver's license for the vehicle being operated.
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**521.024. RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN COMMON CARRIERS.**
(a) A person under ___ years of age may **not** operate a motor vehicle while that vehicle is in use as a **public or common carrier** of persons **unless** the person is licensed to operate the vehicle.
(b) A person may **not** operate a **taxicab** **unless** the person is at least **\_\_\_** years of age.
**521.024. RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN COMMON CARRIERS.**
(a) A person under **_18_** years of age may **not** operate a motor vehicle while that vehicle is in use as a **public or common carrier** of persons **unless** the person is licensed to operate the vehicle.
(b) A person may **not** operate a **taxicab** unless the person is at least **_18_** years of age.
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**521.025. LICENSE TO BE CARRIED AND EXHIBITED ON DEMAND; CRIMINAL PENALTY.**
(a) A person **required** to hold a license under Section 521.021 **shall**:
(1) have in the person's _____ while operating a motor vehicle the class of driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle operated; **and**
(2) ____ the license **on the demand** of a magistrate, court officer, or peace officer.
**521.025. LICENSE TO BE CARRIED AND EXHIBITED ON DEMAND; CRIMINAL PENALTY.**
(a) A person **required** to hold a license under Section 521.021 **shall**:
(1) have in the person's **_possession_** while operating a motor vehicle the class of driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle operated; and
(2) **_display_** the license on the demand of a magistrate, court officer, or peace officer.
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**521.025. LICENSE TO BE CARRIED AND EXHIBITED ON DEMAND; CRIMINAL PENALTY.**
(b) A peace officer may ____ and ____ a person operating a motor vehicle to **determine** **if the person has a driver's license** as required by this section.
***_Note: this Section only gives us the authority to check an operators license, we must have a valid reason for the stop._***
**521.025. LICENSE TO BE CARRIED AND EXHIBITED ON DEMAND; CRIMINAL PENALTY.**
(b) A peace officer may **_stop_** and **_detain_** a person operating a motor vehicle to determine if the person has a driver's license as required by this section.
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**521.025. LICENSE TO BE CARRIED AND EXHIBITED ON DEMAND; CRIMINAL PENALTY.**
(c) A person who violates this section commits an offense. An offense under this subsection is a ______ punishable by a fine not to exceed $\_\_\_\_, **except** that:
(1) for a **2nd conviction** within 1 year after the date of the 1st conviction, the offense is a misdemeanor punishable by a **fine** of $\_\_\_ - $\_\_\_; and
(2) for a **3rd or subsequent conviction** within 1 year after the date of the 2nd conviction the offense is a _____ punishable by:
(A) a fine of **fine** of $\_\_\_ - $\_\_\_;
(B) **confinement** for not less than __ hours or more than __ months; or
(C) both the fine and confinement.
**521.025. LICENSE TO BE CARRIED AND EXHIBITED ON DEMAND; CRIMINAL PENALTY.**
(c) A person who violates this section commits an offense. An offense under this subsection is a **_misdemeanor_** punishable by a fine not to exceed **_$200_**, **except** that:
(1) for a 2nd conviction within 1 year after the date of the first conviction, the offense is a **_misdemeanor_** punishable by a fine of not less than **_$25_** or more than **_$200;_** and
(2) for a 3rd or subsequent conviction within 1 year after the date of the 2nd conviction the offense is a **_misdemeanor_** punishable by:
(A) a fine of **$25 - $500;**
(B) **confinement** for not less than **_72_** **hours** or more than **_six_** **months**; or
(C) both the fine and confinement.
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**521.025. LICENSE TO BE CARRIED AND EXHIBITED ON DEMAND; CRIMINAL PENALTY.**
(d) It is a **defense to prosecution** under this section if the person charged produces in ____ a driver's license:
(1) issued to that person;
(2) ______ for the type of vehicle operated; and
(e) The judge of each court shall report promptly to the department each conviction obtained in the court under this section.
(f) The court may assess a defendant an administrative fee not to exceed $\_\_\_ if a charge under this section is **dismissed** because of the defense listed under Subsection (d).
**521.025. LICENSE TO BE CARRIED AND EXHIBITED ON DEMAND; CRIMINAL PENALTY.**
(d) It is a **defense to prosecution** under this section if the person charged produces in **_court_** a driver's license:
(1) issued to that person;
(2) **_appropriate_** for the type of vehicle operated; and
(e) The judge of each court shall report promptly to the department each conviction obtained in the court under this section.
(f) The court may assess a defendant an administrative fee not to exceed **_$10 i_**f a charge under this section is **dismissed** because of the defense listed under Subsection (d).
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**521.027. PERSONS EXEMPT FROM LICENSE REQUIREMENT.**
The following persons are **exempt from the license requirement** imposed under this chapter:
(1) a person in the service of the state ____ forces or the United States while the person is operating an official motor vehicle in the scope of that service;
(2) a person while the person is operating a **road machine, farm tractor, or implement of husbandry on a highway,** **unless** the vehicle is a _____ motor vehicle under Section 522.003;
(3) a **nonresident** on **active duty** in the armed forces of the United States who holds a license issued by the person's _____ or _____ province of residence; and
(4) a person who is the **spouse** or **dependent** child of a **nonresident** exempt under Subdivision (3) and who holds a license issued by the person's state or Canadian province of residence.
**521.027. PERSONS EXEMPT FROM LICENSE REQUIREMENT.**
The following persons are **exempt from the license requirement** imposed under this chapter:
(1) a person in the service of the state **_military_** forces or the United States while the person is operating an official motor vehicle in the scope of that service;
(2) a person while the person is operating a **road machine, farm tractor, or implement of husbandry on a highway, unless** the vehicle is a **_commercial_** motor vehicle under Section 522.003;
(3) a nonresident on active duty in the armed forces of the United States who holds a license issued by the person's **_state_** or **_Canadian_** province of residence; and
(4) a person who is the **spouse or dependent child of a nonresident** exempt under Subdivision (3) and who holds a license issued by the person's state or Canadian province of residence.
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**521.028. EFFECT OF MILITARY SERVICE ON LICENSE REQUIREMENT.**
(a) **Unless** the license is (hint: SCR) \_\_\_\_, \_\_\_, or ___ as provided by law, a driver's license **issued by this state** that is held by a person who is **on active duty** in the armed forces of the United States and is **absent** from this state, notwithstanding the expiration date of the license, remains ____ **while the person is absent from this state.**
**521.028. EFFECT OF MILITARY SERVICE ON LICENSE REQUIREMENT.**
(a) Unless the license is **_suspended, canceled, or revoked_** as provided by law, a driver's license issued by this state that is held by a person who is on active duty in the armed forces of the United States and is absent from this state, notwithstanding the expiration date of the license, remains **_valid_** **while the person is absent from this state**.
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**521.028. EFFECT OF MILITARY SERVICE ON LICENSE REQUIREMENT.**
If the person is **honorably discharged** from active duty, the license remains valid until the earlier of:
(1) the ___ day after the date of the discharge; **or**
(2) the date on which the person _____ to this state.
**521.028. EFFECT OF MILITARY SERVICE ON LICENSE REQUIREMENT.**
If the person is honorably discharged from active duty, the license remains valid until the earlier of:
(1) the **_91st_** day after the date of the discharge; or
(2) the date on which the person **_returns_** to this state.
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**521.028. EFFECT OF MILITARY SERVICE ON LICENSE REQUIREMENT.**
(b) A person on **active duty** in the U.S. armed forces who has in the person's possession a license issued **in a foreign country by the U.S. armed forces** may operate a motor vehicle in this state for a period of not more than ___ days after the date on which the person _____ to the United States.
**521.028. EFFECT OF MILITARY SERVICE ON LICENSE REQUIREMENT.**
(b) A person on active duty in the U.S. armed forces who has in the person's possession a license issued **in a foreign country by the U.S. armed forces** may operate a motor vehicle in this state for a period of not more than **_90_** days after the date on which the person **_returns_** to the United States.
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**521.029. OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE BY NEW STATE RESIDENTS.**
(a) A person who enters this state as a **new resident may** operate a motor vehicle in this state for no more than *_\_\_\__* days after the date on which the person enters this state if the person:
(1) is *_\_\__* years of age or older; **and**
(2) has in the person's possession a driver's license issued to the person by the person's state or country of previous residence.
**521.029. OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE BY NEW STATE RESIDENTS.**
(a) A person who enters this state as a **new resident may** operate a motor vehicle in this state for no more than **_90_** days after the date on which the person enters this state if the person:
(1) is **_16_** years of age or older; **and**
(2) has in the person's possession a driver's license issued to the person by the person's state or country of previous residence.
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**521.029. OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE BY NEW STATE RESIDENTS.**
(b) If a person subject to this section is **prosecuted** for operating a motor vehicle **without a driver's license,** the prosecution alleges that the person has resided in this state for more than *_\_\_\__* days, and the person claims to have been covered by Subsection (a), the person **must** prove by the _____ \_\_\_ ______ that the person has **not** resided in this state for more than *_\_\_\__* days.
**521.029. OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE BY NEW STATE RESIDENTS.**
(b) If a person subject to this section is **prosecuted** for operating a motor vehicle **without** a driver's license, the prosecution alleges that the person has resided in this state for more than **90** days, and the person claims to have been covered by Subsection (a), the person **must** prove by the **_preponderance of the evidence_** that the person has not resided in this state for more than **90** days.
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**521.054. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR NAME.**
(a) This section applies to a person who:
* (1) _____ applying for or being issued a license or certificate **moves to a new residence address**;
* (2) has used the procedure under [Section 521.121(c)](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.521.htm) and whose status as a federal judge, a state judge, or the spouse of a federal or state judge becomes inapplicable;
* (3) **changes** the person's **name** by marriage or otherwise.
**521.054. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR NAME.**
(a) This section applies to a person who:
* (1) **_after_** applying for or being issued a license or certificate **moves to a new residence address;**
* (2) has used the procedure under [Section 521.121(c)](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.521.htm)and whose status as a federal judge, a state judge, or the spouse of a federal or state judge becomes inapplicable;
* (3) **changes** the person's **name** by marriage or otherwise.
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**521.054. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR NAME.**
(b) A person subject to this section **shall notify** the department of the change not later than the *_\_\_\_\__*day after the date on which the change takes effect and apply for a duplicate license or certificate as provided by Section 521.146. The **duplicate** license **must** include the person's ______ residence address.
**521.054. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR NAME.**
(b) A person subject to this section **shall notify** the department of the change not later than the **_30th_** day after the date on which the change takes effect and apply for a duplicate license or certificate as provided by Section 521.146. The **duplicate** license **must** include the person's **_current_** residence address.
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**521.054. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR NAME.**
(c) A person **changing** the person's **address** **shall** notify the department of the ___ and ____ addresses and the _____ of the license or certificate held by the person.
A person **changing** the person's **name shall** notify the department of the ____ and ___ names and the ___ of the license or certificate held by the person.
**521.054. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR NAME.**
(c) A person **changing** the person's **address** **shall** notify the department of the **_old_** and **_new_** addresses and the **_number_** of the license or certificate held by the person.
A person **changing** the person's **name shall** notify the department of the **_former_** and **_new_** names and the **_number_** of the license or certificate held by the person.
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**521.054. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR NAME.**
(d) A court may **dismiss** a charge for a violation of this section if the defendant **remedies** the defect not later than the *_\_\_\__* working day **after the date of the offense** and pays an administrative fee not to exceed $\_\_\_. The court may waive the administrative fee if the waiver is in the interest of justice.
**521.054. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR NAME.**
(d) A court may **dismiss** a charge for a violation of this section if the defendant **remedies** the defect not later than the **_20th_** working day **after the date of the offense** and pays an administrative fee not to exceed **_$20_**. The court may waive the administrative fee if the waiver is in the interest of justice.
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**521.060. EMERGENCY CONTACT AND MEDICAL INFORMATION DATABASES.**
(a) The department **shall** maintain in its files a record of the **\_\_\_, \_\_\_, and\_\_\_\_** of each individual **identified by the DL holder** or personal ID certificate **as an individual**... **to be contacted** in the event that the holder is injured or dies in or as a result of a vehicular accident or another **emergency** situation.
In addition, the department shall maintain in its files a record of **any ___ information** described by Section 521.125(a) that is provided to the department under Subsection (c) or any health condition information that is **\_\_\_\_\_\_** provided to the department under Section 521.142(h).
**521.060. EMERGENCY CONTACT AND MEDICAL INFORMATION DATABASES.**
(a) The department **shall** maintain in its files a record of the **_name, address, and telephone number_** of each individual **identified by the DL holder** or personal ID certificate **as an individual**... **to be contacted** in the event that the holder is injured or dies in or as a result of a vehicular accident or another **emergency** situation.
In addition, the department shall maintain in its files a record of **any _medical_ information** described by Section 521.125(a) that is provided to the department under Subsection (c) or any health condition information that is **_voluntarily_** provided to the department under Section 521.142(h).
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**521.060. EMERGENCY CONTACT AND MEDICAL INFORMATION DATABASES.**
(b) A record maintained by the department under Subsection (a) is **_confidential_** and, on request, may be disclosed:
* (1) only to a **\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_** in this or another state;
* (2) only if the **\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_** is otherwise authorized to obtain information in the **driver's license or personal identification** certificate files of the department; and
* (3) only for the purpose, as applicable, of **making contact with a named** individual to report the _**\_\_\_**_ to or **\_\_\_\_** of the holder of the driver's license or personal identification certificate, learning the nature of any _**\_\_\_\_**_ information reported by the DL/ID certificate holder, or learning whether the DL/ID certificate holder has a **health** condition that may _**\_\_\_\_**_ communications with the peace officer.
**521.060. EMERGENCY CONTACT AND MEDICAL INFORMATION DATABASES.**
(b) A record maintained by the department under Subsection (a) is **_confidential_** and, on request, may be disclosed:
* (1) only to a **_peace officer_** in this or another state;
* (2) only if the **_peace officer_** is otherwise authorized to obtain information in the **driver's license or personal identification** certificate files of the department; and
* (3) only for the purpose, as applicable, of making contact with a named individual to report the **_injury_** to or **_death_** of the holder of the driver's license or personal identification certificate, learning the nature of any **_medical_** information reported by the DL/ID certificate holder, or learning whether the DL/ID certificate holder has a **health** condition that may **_impede_** communications with the peace officer.
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**521.060. EMERGENCY CONTACT AND MEDICAL INFORMATION DATABASES.**
(c) An **application** for an original, renewal, or duplicate driver's license or personal identification certificate must:
(1) be designed to **allow, but not require**, the applicant to provide:
(A) the **name, address, and telephone number** of not more than **\_\_\_\_** individuals to be contacted if the applicant is injured or dies in a circumstance described by Subsection (a); **and**
(B) in addition to health condition information **voluntarily** provided under Section 521.142(h), **medical** information described by Section 521.125(a); **and**
(2) include a statement that:
* (A) describes the **\_\_\_\_\_** nature of the information; **and**
* (B) states that by providing the department with the information, the applicant **consents to the limited disclosure and use** of the information
**521.060. EMERGENCY CONTACT AND MEDICAL INFORMATION DATABASES.**
(c) An **application** for an original, renewal, or duplicate driver's license or personal identification certificate must:
(1) be designed to **allow, but not require**, the applicant to provide:
(A) the **name, address, and telephone number** of not more than **_two_** individuals to be contacted if the applicant is injured or dies in a circumstance described by Subsection (a); **and**
(B) in addition to health condition information **voluntarily** provided under Section 521.142(h), **medical** information described by Section 521.125(a); **and**
(2) include a statement that:
* (A) describes the **_confidential_** nature of the information; **and**
* (B) states that by providing the department with the information, the applicant **consents to the limited disclosure and use** of the information
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(b) **Unless** an **exception** exists under state or federal law, an applicant may receive delivery of a license or a personal identification certificate at a **post office box address only if** the applicant has provided the department the **\_\_\_\_\_\_** address where the applicant resides.
**521.1427. POST OFFICE BOX NOT VALID AS ADDRESS.**
(b) **Unless** an **exception** exists under state or federal law, an applicant may receive delivery of a license or a personal identification certificate at a **post office box address only if** the applicant has provided the department the **_physical_** address where the applicant resides.
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(c) The department **may require** the applicant to provide **_documentation_** that the department determines necessary to verify the **_validity_** of the **physical address.**
**521.1427. POST OFFICE BOX NOT VALID AS ADDRESS.**
(c) The department **may require** the applicant to provide **\_\_\_\_\_\_** that the department determines necessary to verify the **\_\_\_\_\_** of the **physical address.**
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(d) The department **may contract** with a ____ \_\_\_\_ **personal data verification service** to assist the department in **verifying** whether the physical address provided by the applicant is the **applicant's actual residence.**
**521.1427. POST OFFICE BOX NOT VALID AS ADDRESS.**
(d) The department **may contract** with a **_third-party_ personal data verification service** to assist the department in **verifying** whether the physical address provided by the applicant is the **applicant's actual residence.**
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