Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 45A.304 — DEFERRED DISPOSITION REQUIREMENTS: MOVING VIOLATION COMMITTED BY YOUNG DEFENDANT

CR § 45A.304Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 45A. JUSTICE AND MUNICIPAL COURTS · Art. G. DEFERRED DISPOSITION

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(a)This article applies to a defendant who:

(1)is younger than 25 years of age; and

(2)committed a traffic offense classified as a moving violation.

(b)Notwithstanding Article 45A.303(b)(8), during a deferral period ordered under this subchapter, the judge shall require that a defendant described by Subsection (a):

(1)complete a driving safety course approved under Chapter 1001, Education Code; and

(2)if the defendant holds a provisional license, be examined by the Department of Public Safety as required by Section 521.161(b)(2), Transportation Code.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.