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Committee advances bill to remove certain CDL administrative hearings to meet federal standards
Summary
House Bill 4804 would remove a state administrative hearing process for commercial driver license (CDL) holders facing certain disqualifications to conform with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements, and would authorize new revocation authorities linked to last session's offender registry changes.
The Senate Committee on Transportation reported House Bill 4804, which would modify Texas administrative procedures for the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program to align with federal rules enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Sponsor testimony explained that Texas currently permits an appeals‑style hearing process for CDL holders who face disqualification for a range of…
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