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Texas Restricts New Commercial Driver Licenses for Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and DACA Recipients
Texas halts commercial licenses for refugees, asylees, and DACA recipients following a federal rule aimed at preventing ineligible CDL issuance nationwide, officials said.
- Starting September 29, commercial driver licenses and learner permits will no longer be issued or renewed for refugees, asylees, DACA recipients, and non-resident applicants in Texas, following a suspension announced by the state agency responsible for driver licensing in response to new federal regulations.
- This suspension is in response to an urgent regulatory update issued by federal officials following a national audit that revealed widespread improper licensing of foreign drivers.
- Earlier that month, Governor Greg Abbott instructed the Department of Public Safety to implement assessments of English communication skills for all commercial truck operators statewide to enhance highway safety.
- The department stated applicants with pending licenses cannot continue written or skills tests until services for non-domicile licenses are reinstated, emphasizing the commitment to "keeping Texas roads safe."
- The suspension impacts non-domicile individuals and affirms the department will update license holders and coordinate with federal regulators on compliance moving forward.
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Liberty Hill IndependentTexas DPS suspends issuing CDLs in several categories
(The Center Square) – In response to a new emergency rule issued by the Trump administration, the Texas Department of Public Safety suspended issuing certain commercial driver licenses.
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