Bill Caption

Relating to the supervision by a personal bond office of individuals granted an occupational driver ’s license; providing for an administrative fee.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 156 would add an additional option for compliance monitoring of individuals with occupational driver's licenses. Current law provides for compliance supervision for occupational driver's license holders only by local community supervision and corrections departments. HB 156 would add the option for a court to order supervision by a personal bond office. If ordered to be under supervision of a personal bond office, the office would be able to collect an administrative fee of not less than $25 and not more than $60 per month from the person. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports HB 156 for promoting the principles of limited government and individual liberty. This bill will add an additional option for occupational driver's license holders to have their compliance supervised, and be able to do so with a private entity as opposed to a governmental one.