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(A) The minimum age is 16 years with completion of
the classroom phase of driver education and a department-approved
motorcycle operator training course specific to the operation of a three-
wheeled motorcycle. [Parent or guardian authorization is required for
applc-ants under -8years of age-]
{(B) The Class M license will be restricted to driving a
three-wheelemorn otoycki.
[(3)] [Motor-Driven Cyele- Requires restricted Class M1i-
eense-]
(Bj [(A)] The minimum age is 15 years with completion
of the classroom phase of driver education and a department approved
motorcycle operator training course specific to 250 cubic centimeter
piston displacement or less. [Parent or guardian authorization is re-
quired for applicants under -1- years of age-]
{B) The Ckss M 1eense wil4 be restieted to dr-iving a
foor-drivn eycle with 25-0 eabie cet~ee piston displaement]
{(4) Moped- Requires restricted Class M -lie-m-e}l
{(A) The minimum age is 4 years with completion of
the classroom phase of driver education and a department approved
motorcycle operator training eourse- Parent or guardian authorization
is required for applicants under -& years of age-}
{(-) The Class M license wi44 be restricted to dr-iving a
moped-}
{{C-) Satisfaetery completion of a vision and written test
are required- N read test is require-}
(3) [(5)] A Motorcycle Operator Training Program Certifi-
cate of Completion (Form MSB-8) or a completion card from a state
or military motorcycle safety training program showing that the appli-
cant has completed a course in basic motorcycle safety instruction that
meets or exceeds the Motorcycle Safety Foundation curriculum stan-
dards will be used as proof of successful completion of a department
approved motorcycle operator training course.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the pro-
posal and found it to be within the state agency's legal authority
to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on December 9,
2019.
TRD-201904602
D. Phillip Adkins
General Counsel
Texas Department of Public Safety
Earliest possible date of adoption: January 19, 2020
For further information, please call: (512) 424-5848
SUBCHAPTER B. APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS--ORIGINAL, RENEWAL,
DUPLICATE, IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATES
37 TAC 15.27
The Texas Department of Public Safety (the department) pro-
poses amendments to 15.27, concerning Signature byrParent
or Guardian for a Driver License. Thisamendments are nec-
essary because the 86th Texas Legislature enacted House Bill2551, which added an agent with power of attorney for the par-
ent to the persons authorized to sign for minor's driver license.
Suzy Whittenton, Chief Financial Officer, has determined that for
each year of the first five-year period this rule is in effect there
will be no fiscal implications for state or local government, or local
economies.
Ms. Whittenton has also determined that there will be no ad-
verse economic effect on small businesses, micro-businesses,
or rural communities required to comply with the section as pro-
posed. There is no anticipated economic cost to individuals who
are required to comply with the rule as proposed. There is no
anticipated negative impact on local employment.
Ms. Whittenton has determined that for each year of the first
five-year period the rule is in effect the public benefit anticipated
as a result of rule will be a greater understanding of the persons
authorized to sign the application for a minor's driver license.
The department has determined this proposal is not a "major
environmental rule" as defined by Texas Government Code,
2001.0225. "Major environmental rule" is defined to mean a
rule that the specific intent of which is to protect the environment
or reduce risk to human health from environmental exposure
and that may adversely affect, in a material way, the economy,
a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the
environment or the public health and safety of a state or a
sector of the state. This proposal is not specifically intended to
protect the environment or reduce risks to human health from
environmental exposure.
The department has determined that Chapter 2007 of the Texas
Government Code does not apply to this proposal. Accordingly,
the department is not required to complete a takings impact as-
sessment regarding this proposal.
The department prepared a Government Growth Impact State-
ment assessment for this proposed rulemaking. The proposed
rulemaking does not create or eliminate a government program;
will not require an increase or decrease in future legislative ap-
propriations to the agency; will not require the creation of new
employee positions nor eliminate current employee positions;
nor will it require an increase or decrease in fees paid to the
agency. The proposed rulemaking does not create, expand, or
limit an existing regulation. The proposed rulemaking does not
increase or decrease the number of individuals subject to its ap-
plicability. During the first five years the proposed rule is in effect,
the proposed rule should not impact positively or negatively the
state's economy.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Janie Sawatsky,
Driver License Division, Texas Department of Public Safety, P.O.
Box 4087 (MSC 0300), Austin, Texas 78773; by fax to (512) 424-
5233; or by email to DLDrulecomments@dps.texas.gov. Com-
ments must be received no later than thirty (30) days from the
date of publication of this proposal.
This proposal is made pursuant to Texas Government Code,
411.004(3), which authorizes the Public Safety Commission to
adopt rules considered necessary for carrying out the depart-
ment's work and Texas Transportation Code, 521.005, which
authorizes the department to adopt rules necessary to adminis-
ter Chapter 521 of the Texas Transportation Code.
Texas Government Code, 411.004(3) and Texas Transportation
Code, 521.005 are affected by this proposal.
15.27. Signature by Parent or Guardian for a Driver License.44 TexReg 7864 December 20, 2019 Texas Register
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