Legal Research Guides > Occupational Driver’s Licenses (last updated: 06/14/2024)
Occupational Driver’s Licenses
General Information
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Laws
Texas Transportation Code
Occupational Driver’s License – Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 521, Subchapter L
Criminal Offense; Penalty – Texas Transportation Code § 521.253
Court Order Granting License – Texas Transportation Code § 521.248
Court Order in Operator’s Possession – Texas Transportation Code § 521.250
Determination of Essential Need; Hearing and Order – Texas Transportation Code § 521.244
Eligibility – Texas Transportation Code § 521.242
Ignition Interlock Device Requirement – Texas Transportation Code § 521.246
License Revocation – Texas Transportation Code § 521.252
Petition – Texas Transportation Code § 521.2421
Supervision of Person Issued Occupational Driver’s License – Texas Transportation Code § 521.2462
Restricted License – Texas Transportation Code § 521.2465
Suspension of Driver’s License and vehicle Registration or Nonresident’s Operating Privilege for Unsatisfied Judgment – Texas Transportation Code § 601.332
Court Rules
*Be sure to check the website of the court to which you are assigned. Policies, procedures, and requirements may vary from court to court.
Forms
Online
Texas Jurisprudence Pleading and Practice Forms (Also available through Westlaw at the Law Library and through Westlaw Patron Access Remote).
Criminal Forms and Trial Manual (Texas Practice) (Also available through Westlaw at the Law Library and through Westlaw Patron Access Remote).
Print Resources
Texas Jur III, Thomson Reuters (Texas Section). This legal encyclopedia summarizes the eligibility requirements for occupational licenses. (Also available through Westlaw at the Law Library and through Westlaw Patron Access Remote).