Texas Transportation Code 521.253 – Criminal Offense; Penalty
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(a) A person who holds an occupational driver’s license commits an offense if the person:
(1) operates a motor vehicle in violation of a restriction imposed on the license; or
(2) fails to have in the person’s possession a certified copy of the court order as required under § 521.250.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 521.253
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) On conviction of an offense under this section, the convicting court shall:
(1) issue an order revoking the occupational driver’s license; and
(2) deliver the revocation order to the person, the court that issued the order granting the occupational driver’s license, and the department.