A driver’s license can be suspended for a number of reasons. Many lose their privileges due alcohol or drug related court cases. The good news is that a person can usually get an occupational license to drive under certain restrictions.
How Much Does it Cost to get an Occupational License in Texas?
The price varies on the cost of an occupational license. Sometimes an occupational license must be filed in the county clerks office and not a justice court. See the chart below.
| Court | Justice Court | County Court |
| Filing Fee | $51 | $247 (Bexar County) |
| Occupational License Fee to DPS (per year) | $10 | $10 |
| Interlock Device Fee to DPS | $10 | $10 |
| Driver’s License Reinstatement Fee to DPS | $125 | $125 |
| Type AR-Certified Abstract of DrivingRecord (order from DPS) | $20 | $20 |
| SR-22 Insurance (private) | $80+ (per month) | $80+ (per month) |
Where do I get an Occupational Driver’s License?
A person gets an occupational driver’s license in the county where the person resides or where the offense occurred that caused the suspension. The exception to this rule is that after a person is convicted for a DWI. After a conviction, the verified occupational license petition must be filed with the clerk of the court in which the person was convicted and not in the person’s county of residence if it is different.
Where do I get a San Antonio Occupational License?
Each Texas county has a court system where occupational license’s are issued. The county courts for Bexar County are in San Antonio. The justice courts in every Texas county are spread out into precincts.
What are the Restrictions of an Occupational License?
Generally a person may not drive more than 4 hours every 24 hour period. If there is a showing of necessity a judge can extend the hours to 12 hours every 24 hour period. The license order for the licensee must specify the following:
- the hours of the day and days of the week driving
- the reasons for driving
- the areas or routes of travel permitted
There is an advantage to having an Ignition Interlock Device. The licensee may not be subject to any time of travel, reason for travel, or location of travel restrictions.
What Happens if I Violate Occupational License Restrictions?
Driving outside of the restrictions can be a problem is stopped by law enforcement. Violation of Occupational License is a class B misdemeanor.
Sec. 521.253. CRIMINAL PENALTY. (a) A person who holds an occupational 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 Section 521.250.(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.(c) On conviction of an offense under this section, the occupational license and the order granting that license are revoked. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Can I get an Occupational License for a Commercial Driver’s License?
No an occupational driver’s license does not qualify to driver a commercial motor vehicle.
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