Gámez Disability Parking Bill Orders A Study, Report Due 2028

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By: Gámez
H.B. No. 679

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to a study conducted by the Governor's Committee on People

with Disabilities regarding parking for certain individuals with

disabilities.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

SECTION 1. DEFINITION. In this Act, "committee" means the

Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.

SECTION 2. STUDY. (a) The committee, with the assistance

of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the Texas

Department of Motor Vehicles, the Texas Department of Licensing and

Regulation, and the Texas Demographic Center, shall conduct a study

on the current and future parking needs of individuals with

disabilities in this state, including disabled veterans and

individuals with a mobility impairment.

(b) In conducting the study, the committee shall:

(1) compile data regarding the current and projected

population of individuals with disabilities in this state who may

be eligible for privileged parking under Chapter 681,

Transportation Code, including disabled veterans and individuals

with a mobility impairment;

(2) identify current laws and rules governing parking

spaces or areas designated for individuals with disabilities,

including the laws and rules governing the allocation of parking

for individuals with disabilities; and

(3) to the extent possible, collect information from

local law enforcement agencies regarding the number of citations

each agency has issued for a violation of Section 681.011(a) or (b),

Transportation Code.

SECTION 3. REPORT. Not later than December 1, 2028, the

committee shall submit to the governor, the lieutenant governor,

the speaker of the house of representatives, and each member of the

legislature a written report that includes:

(1) a summary of the information compiled in the

study, including an analysis of the efficiency and effectiveness of

the current allocation of parking to individuals with disabilities;

and

(2) a summary of recommendations from the committee,

the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the Texas

Department of Motor Vehicles, the Texas Department of Licensing and

Regulation, and the Texas Demographic Center, including:

(A) recommendations regarding the amount of

parking that should be allocated for individuals with disabilities

to meet the current and future demands of individuals with

disabilities in this state who may be eligible for privileged

parking under Chapter 681, Transportation Code, including disabled

veterans and individuals with a mobility impairment; and

(B) recommendations for legislative or other

action.

SECTION 4. EXPIRATION. This Act expires January 1, 2029.

SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect

immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members

elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas

Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for

immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2027.