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January 1, 2012. (2) imposed by a governmental unit for parking at a meter, in a parking garage or lot, or in a space located within the boundaries of a municipal airport. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. Transportation Code 681.006. 1367), Sec. For more information governing Transportation Network Companies (TNC) visit the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or call 1-800-803-9202. Sec. September 1, 2005. Texas Transportation Code. for non-profit, educational, and government users. 513, Sec. (b) A person appointed under this section must: (1) be a United States citizen of good moral character who has not been convicted of a felony; (2) take and subscribe to an oath of office that the political subdivision prescribes; and. 681.0031. 1303), Sec. 728 (H.B. 736 (H.B. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. (C) visual acuity of more than 20/200 but with a limited field of vision in which the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle of 20 degrees or less. Chapter 545 - Operation And Movement Of Vehicles. September 1, 2013. Sept. 1, 1997. We want kids to be able to walk on those and stay safe." Sec. Original Source: of a vehicle on the highway wher e the director of the Texas Department of Transportation determines that stopping, standing, or parking is dangerous to, or would unduly interfere with, the free movement of traffic on the highway. TAMIU Traffic and Parking Regulations are enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except on University recognized holidays, or when parking enforcement is waived as provided below. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (f) A political subdivision may provide that this section applies to a parking space or area for persons with disabilities on private property that is designated in compliance with the identification requirements referred to in Section 681.009(b). 1, eff. Texas A&M University Department of Transportation Services informs all students intending to purchase a permit to park or drive on campus that failure to register the vehicle in this state or to display a current and appropriate inspection certificate issued under Chapter 548, Transportation Code, may violate state law if the owner of the vehicle resides in this state. September 1, 2005. 2005 texas transportation code chapter 686. valet parking services transportation code chapter 686. valet parking services § 686.001. definitions. September 1, 2017. 165, Sec. 1, eff. 165, Sec. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. September 1, 2009. They are provided in the Texas Department of Public Safety Driver’s Handbook. 728 (H.B. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. PARKING PLACARD APPLICATION. 1, eff. 1291 (H.B. 165, Sec. (b) On seizure of a placard under Subsection (a) or (a-1), a placard is revoked. (3) "Disabled parking placard" means a placard issued under Section 681.002. 2018), Sec. 2357), Sec. 1, eff. 2, eff. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 2P.01, eff. Texas Transportation Code. (e) If a first application for a disabled parking placard under this section is made by or on behalf of a person with: (1) a mobility problem caused by a disorder of the foot, the notarized written statement or written prescription required by Subsection (c) may be issued by a person licensed to practice podiatry in this state or a state adjacent to this state; or. 1, eff. 2105), Sec. ; 54.005, 54.505, 65.31, and 77.02 et seq. 675 (H.B. Texas Legislature Online, (e) The political subdivision and the state are not liable for any damage arising from an act or omission of a person appointed under Subsection (a) in performing duties under this section. September 1, 2009. (3) two disabled parking placards, if the person receives two sets of special license plates under Section 504.202. September 1, 2009. 681.004. General Provisions Relating to Vehicle Size and Weight: Transportation Code Chapter 621 Special Provisions and Exceptions for Oversize or Overweight Vehicles: Transportation Code Chapter 622 Permits for Oversize and Overweight Vehicles: Transportation Code … 153 (H.B. Sept. 1, 1995. (7) "Stand" or "standing" means to halt an occupied or unoccupied vehicle, other than temporarily while receiving or discharging passengers. 1325, Sec. 1, eff. SEIZURE AND REVOCATION OF PLACARD. 1, eff. (a-2) Subsection (a-1) does not apply to a parking space or area located in: (1) a controlled access parking facility if at least 50 percent of the number of parking spaces or areas designated specifically for persons with physical disabilities on the property of the institution of higher education are located outside a controlled access parking facility; (2) an area temporarily designated for special event parking; or. (b) The owner of a vehicle is exempt from the payment of a fee or penalty imposed by a governmental unit for parking at a meter if: (c) The exemption provided by Subsection (b) or (e) does not apply to a fee or penalty: (1) imposed by a branch of the United States government; or. SUBTITLE H. PARKING, TOWING, AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES. 1135 (H.B. (c) Notwithstanding Subsection (b)(1)(C), the court may dismiss a charge of unlawfully parking a vehicle in a space designated specifically for persons with disabilities, if at the time of the offense the defendant's vehicle displays a disabled parking placard that has been expired for more than 60 days. 30.156(e), eff. (d) Information concerning the name or address of a person to whom a disabled parking placard is issued or in whose behalf a disabled parking placard is issued is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code. September 1, 2013. 165, Sec. 1, eff. 223 (H.B. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Sec. 20.003(e), eff. Through social 3095), Sec. Transportation-for-Hire of the Dallas City Code regulates and enforces transportation-for-hire services in the city of Dallas. 20.003(g), eff. Mobile Food Establishments (Food Trailers) are licensed and regulated by Austin Public Health (City of Austin Code Sections 10-3-91 thru 10-3-95 ) Please contact Environmental Health Services at 512-978-0300 for health permit assistance. 2018), Sec. September 1, 2005. (j) If it is shown on the trial of an offense under this section that the person has been previously convicted three times of an offense under this section, the offense is punishable by: (1) a fine of not less than $800 or more than $1,100; and. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. Temporary accessible parking requests (i.e. 728 (H.B. 2, eff. (b) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly parks a vehicle displaying a counterfeit or altered placard in a parking space or area designated specifically for persons with disabilities. 1, eff. 738, Sec. September 1, 2007. N. The campus is restricted for use as described in these regulations. (b) The application for a disabled parking placard must be made in the manner provided by Section 681.003(b) and be accompanied by a written statement signed by the administrator or manager of the institution, facility, or retirement community certifying to the department that the institution, facility, or retirement community regularly transports, as a part of the services that the institution, facility, or retirement community provides, one or more persons described by Section 504.201(a) who reside in the institution, facility, or retirement community. May 15, 2007. 4, eff. 681.003. Sec. Sept. 1, 1995. September 1, 2005. Sept. 1, 1995. (i) If it is shown on the trial of an offense under this section that the person has been previously convicted two times of an offense under this section, the offense is punishable by: (2) not less than 20 or more than 30 hours of community service. June 19, 2009. June 18, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. September 1, 2011. 1, eff. September 1, 2013. 30.156(a), eff. 1362, Sec. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. The handicapped parking sign (R7-8T) carries the message RESERVED PARKING. (d) The department shall provide at cost a design and stencil for use by a political subdivision or person who owns or controls property used for parking to designate spaces as provided by this section. 1159 (H.B. (3) a person being transported by the vehicle. 30.156(d), eff. 1, eff. 2202), Sec. 2020), Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 19.08(b), eff. 1420, Sec. 2080), Sec. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (2) to conform to the standards and specifications referred to in Subsection (b) when designating a parking space or area for persons with disabilities. 502 Parking Spaces 502.1 General. Sept. 1, 1995. (a) A vehicle may be parked for an unlimited period in a parking space or area that is designated specifically for persons with physical disabilities if the vehicle: (1) is being operated by or for the transportation of: (A) the person who registered the vehicle under Section 504.202(a) or, a person described by Section 504.202(b) if the vehicle is registered under that subsection; and, (B) displays special license plates issued under Section 504.202; or. 8, eff. 3163), Sec. 2018), Sec. 11362, Sec. (c) This section does not permit a vehicle to be parked at a time when or a place where parking is prohibited. 1353, Sec. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 681.007. 400), Sec. 91 (S.B. 1336 (S.B. 3, eff. Tex. 52), Sec. 681.005. Two accessible parking spaces may share a common access aisle (see Fig. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. ENFORCEMENT. 1, eff. Any vehicle in violation of the regulations or not having a valid Texas Tech parking decal properly displayed or a valid ePermit registration as directed herein may be issued a campus citation. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Driving in Texas requires drivers to pay attention to their surroundings and to the laws of the road. (b) A vehicle on which license plates described by Subsection (a)(2) or issued under Section 504.202, 504.308, 504.310, 504.315, 504.316, or 504.319 are displayed is exempt from the payment of a parking fee collected through a parking meter charged by a governmental authority other than a branch of the federal government, when being operated by or for the transportation of: (1) the person who registered the vehicle under Section 504.202(a), 504.308, 504.310, 504.315, 504.316, or 504.319; (2) a person described in Section 504.202(b) if the vehicle is registered under that subsection; or. (b) An application for a disabled parking placard must be: (1) on a form furnished by the department; September 1, 2005. The Texas Education Code gives Texas State the authority to regulate parking on campus, and the Transportation Services Advisory Council (TSAC) reviews the parking rules and regulations on a regular basis. Sec. 1160 (H.B. Texas Transportation CodeSec.§545.302Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited in Certain Places. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 933 (H.B. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sept. 1, 1999. 545.302 (Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited in Certain Places). (d) A disabled parking placard issued to a person with a temporary disability expires after the period set by the department and may be renewed at the end of that period if the disability remains as evidenced by a physician's statement or prescription submitted as required for a first application under Section 681.003(c). 165, Sec. (a) A peace officer or a person designated by a political subdivision to enforce parking regulations may file a charge against a person who commits an offense under this chapter at a parking space or area designated as provided by Section 681.009. (e) In a prosecution under this section, it is presumed that the registered owner of the motor vehicle is the person who left the vehicle standing at the time and place the offense occurred. 2741), Sec. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1, eff. PARKING PRIVILEGES: CERTAIN VETERANS AND MILITARY AWARD RECIPIENTS. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. of Title 3 of the Texas Education Code, the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System has promulgated Parking & Traffic Regulations to regulate and control parking and traffic, and the use of parking facilities, to provide for issuance of vehicle identification insignia (parking permits), and … Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (3) an area where parking is temporarily prohibited for health or safety concerns. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1353, Sec. 3095), Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) A person commits an offense if the person stands a vehicle so that the vehicle blocks an architectural improvement designed to aid persons with disabilities, including an access aisle or curb ramp. (l) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) stands a vehicle on which are displayed license plates issued under Section 504.201 or a disabled parking placard in a parking space or area for which this chapter creates an exemption from payment of a fee or penalty imposed by a governmental unit; (3) is not transporting a person with disability; and. medical needs) need to be done through your Doctors office to obtain a temporary ADA permit. September 1, 2009. 2741), Sec. MANUFACTURE, SALE, POSSESSION, OR USE OF COUNTERFEIT OR ALTERED PLACARD. (2) the standing of the vehicle in that parking space or area is not authorized by Section 681.006, 681.007, or 681.008. 3163), Sec. COMPLEX All the property, buildings, structures, parking lots, (owned or leased) and thoroughfares under the control of System Administration. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 14.840, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. 1, eff. (B) placed on the rearview mirror of the vehicle's front windshield a disabled parking placard. A person from whom the placard was seized may apply for a new placard by submitting an application under Section 681.003. Texas Codes ••• Transportation Code. 243, eff. September 1, 2011. 27.001(65), eff. Statutes, codes, and regulations. 165, Sec. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. September 1, 2009. DISMISSAL OF CHARGE; FINE. See the Standard Highway Sign Designs(SHSD) for typical pavement marking patterns for accessible parking. 728 (H.B. (b) A security officer commissioned under Chapter 1702, Occupations Code, and employed by the owner of private property may file a charge against a person who commits an offense under this chapter at a parking space or area designated by the owner of the property as provided by Section 681.009. 3, eff. (g) In this section, "practice of optometry" and "practice of therapeutic optometry" have the meanings assigned by Section 351.002, Occupations Code. 559), Sec. 3095), Sec. We will always provide free access to the current law. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. (d) A person appointed under this section is not entitled to compensation for performing duties under this section or to indemnification from the political subdivision or the state for injury or property damage the person sustains or liability the person incurs in performing duties under this section. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. entrepreneurship, we’re lowering the cost of legal services and 756 (H.B. (2) shall be replaced or renewed on request of the person to whom the initial card was issued without presentation of evidence of eligibility. 473, Sec. Sept. 1, 2003. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Signage is not normally posted for parking regulations included in the Texas Transportation Code . 1352 (S.B. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1, eff. 2, eff. PARKING PLACARD APPLICATION. (d) The Texas Department of Transportation, on a highway under the jurisdiction of that department, may place signs prohibiting or restricting the stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle on the highway where the director of the Texas Department of Transportation determines that stopping, standing, or parking is dangerous to, or would unduly interfere with, the free movement of traffic on the highway. (f) This subsection applies only to the first application for a disabled parking placard submitted by a person. (a) In this section, "working day" means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday, or a holiday on which county offices are closed. 165, Sec. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. September 1, 2013. (d) The Texas Department of Transportation, on a highway under the jurisdiction of that department, may place signs prohibiting or restricting the stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle on the highway where the director of the Texas Department of Transportation determines that stopping, standing, or parking is dangerous to, or would unduly interfere with, the free movement of traffic on the highway. 2, eff. People with disabilities can apply for placards even if they do not own a car. 3097), Sec. (B) white on a red shield for a placard issued to a person with a temporary disability; (3) an expiration date at least three inches in height; and. 2, eff. (2) assess a fine not to exceed $20 when the charge has been remedied. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (2) instructions for reporting alleged violations of this chapter. 1353, Sec. Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code Chapter 545 > Subchapter G. Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant. The notarized written statement or prescription may be issued by: (1) a person acting under the delegation and supervision of a licensed physician in conformance with Subchapter B, Chapter 157, Occupations Code; or. 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards Effective March 15, 2012 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation CHAPTER 5: GENERAL SITE AND BUILDING ELEMENTS 501 General 501.1 Scope. 1362, Sec. (a) An owner of a motor vehicle regularly operated by or for the transportation of a person with a disability may apply for a disabled parking placard. Title 7 - Vehicles And Traffic. 1287 (H.B. Sept. 1, 2003. Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited in Certain Places. 2018), Sec. (e) In addition to the expiration date included on a disabled parking placard under Subsection (b), the expiration date must be indicated on the placard by a month and year hole-punch system. 804, Sec. Sec. 1790), Sec. (c) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor. This does not stop just because you are parking your vehicle. 681.008. (2) a disability caused by an impairment of vision as provided by Section 681.001(2), the notarized written statement or written prescription required by Subsection (c) may be issued by a person licensed to engage in the practice of optometry or the practice of therapeutic optometry in this state or a state adjacent to this state. Sec. Location:https://texas.public.law/statutes/tex._transp._code_section_545.303. The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices(TMUTCD) discusses the various uses and requirements of handicapped (disabled) parking signing. 1, eff. The provisions of Chapter 5 shall apply where required by Chapter 2 or where referenced by a requirement in this document. 618), Sec. The Austin Transportation Department's Parking Enforcement officers and Austin Police Department officers, and in some cases trained volunteers, are authorized to enforce parking regulations within the City of Austin right-of-way. (a) A person commits an offense if, without the department's authorization, the person: (1) manufactures, sells, or possesses a placard that is deceptively similar to a disabled parking placard; or. Sec. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 618), Sec. (1) dismiss a charge for an offense under Section 681.011(b)(1) if: (A) the vehicle displayed a disabled parking placard that was not valid as expired; (B) the defendant remedies the defect by renewing the expired disabled parking placard within 20 working days from the date of the offense or before the defendant's first court appearance date, whichever is later; and, (C) the disabled parking placard has not been expired for more than 60 days; and. 24.017, eff. September 1, 2007. Texas law allows parking placards to be displayed in any vehicle used for transportation of a person with a disability. Sec. 1, eff. 643), Sec. Sept. 1, 1999. 681.009. 2357), Sec. 2, eff. A person who owns or controls private property used for parking may designate a parking space or area without conforming to those standards and specifications, unless required to conform by law. Pursuant to the authority granted by Sections 51.201 et seq. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. (c) A person appointed under this section: (2) has no authority other than the authority applicable to a citizen to enforce a law other than this chapter; and. 20.003(d), eff. September 1, 2009. ; Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name. Transp. 728 (H.B. 346), Sec. 2741), Sec. 1135 (H.B. Read this complete Texas Transportation Code § 545.302. 709 (H.B. Sec. 2, eff. If the officer does not find that probable cause existed, the officer shall promptly return each placard to the person from whom it was seized. 400, Sec. In this chapter: (1) "Department" means the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. September 1, 2013. Sec. (d) This section does not permit a vehicle to be parked at a time when or a place where parking is prohibited. 4.6.3 Parking Spaces: Accessible parking spaces shall be at least 96 in (2440 mm) wide. 52), Sec. 9, eff. 531 (S.B. 681.010. September 1, 2005. 728 (H.B. 30.156(c), eff. 1, eff. Any vehicle parked in a parallel space on a roadway must face the direction of authorized traffic movement. 595, Sec. Join thousands of people who receive monthly site updates. If the officer finds that probable cause existed, the officer, not later than the fifth day after the date of the seizure, shall destroy the placard and notify the department. 1336 (S.B. (2) alters a genuine disabled parking placard. 6, 7, eff. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. UPD enforces parking regulations as established in the TAMIU Traffic and Parking Regulations and the State of Texas Transportation Code. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. For more detailed codes research information, including annotations and citations, please visit Westlaw. Sept. 1, 2001. The City of Austin enforces on-street parking rules and regulations to enhance safety and access to available parking for all users. June 14, 2013. Section 545.303 provides very specific Texas parking laws: • a car must be parked parallel to a curb and be parked with 18 inches of the curb • a local authority by ordinance or Texas parking law may permit angle parking • the Texas Department of Transportation may place signs anywhere they believe parking may obstruct parking Each county assessor-collector shall send to the department each fee collected under Section 681.003, to be deposited in the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund to defray the cost of providing the disabled parking placard. 20.003(h), eff. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. June 18, 1999; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 120), Sec. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 357 (S.B. 681.0032. The statement or prescription must include a certification of whether the disability is temporary or permanent and information acceptable to the department to determine the type of disabled parking placard for which the applicant is eligible. 1473), Sec. 2741), Sec. June 17, 2011. 165, Sec. 1061), Sec. 20.003(f), eff. Vehicles must travel in the direction of authorized traffic movement when ground markings are … (e) To the extent of any conflict between Subsection (a) or (b) and a municipal (c) The department shall furnish the disabled parking placards to each county assessor-collector. 105, Sec. 1473), Sec. (3) successfully complete a training program of at least four hours in length developed by the political subdivision. Sept. 1, 1997. 1514), Sec. APPLICANT'S IDENTIFICATION. Sept. 1, 1995. In fact, if you park your vehicle incorrectly or in the wrong area, you could become a hazard to other motorists. September 1, 2011. 251), Sec. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 3, eff. Sec. Sec. (3) may not carry a weapon while performing duties under this section. 681.013. 319 (H.B. 2, eff. 309 (H.B. 1160 (H.B. PARKING PRIVILEGES: VEHICLES DISPLAYING INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF ACCESS. 1353, Sec. (e) Parking spaces or areas designated for the exclusive use of vehicles transporting persons with disabilities may be used by vehicles displaying a white on blue shield disabled parking placard, license plates issued under Section 504.201 or 504.202, or a white on red shield disabled parking placard. 681.001. (I) has another debilitating condition that, in the opinion of a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state or a state adjacent to this state, or authorized by applicable law to practice medicine in a hospital or other health facility of the Veterans Administration, limits or impairs the person's ability to walk. (d) A governmental unit may provide by ordinance or order that the exemption provided by Subsection (b) also applies to payment of a fee or penalty imposed by the governmental unit for parking in a parking garage or lot or in a space with a limitation on the length of time for parking. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. (6) "Podiatry" has the meaning assigned by Section 202.001, Occupations Code. PARKING PRIVILEGES: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. 2, eff. 130, eff. January 1, 2012. The Texas Transportation Commission by resolution or order recorded in its minutes may prohibit the use of a limited-access or controlled-access highway under the jurisdiction of the ... or if the injured person requests the transportation. Sept. 1, 2003. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. DISABLED PARKING PLACARD. (d) For purposes of this section, a placard is deceptively similar to a disabled parking placard if the placard is not a genuine disabled parking placard but a reasonable person would presume that it is a genuine disabled parking placard. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 20.003(i), eff. (b) A person with a temporary disability may receive two disabled parking placards. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. DEFINITIONS. Sept. 1, 1995. 3095), Sec. 115 (H.B. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. (4) the seal or other identification of the department. The department shall determine the eligibility of the institution, facility, or retirement community on the evidence the applicant provides. REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES FROM PARKING FACILITY OR PUBLIC ROADWAY SUBCHAPTER A. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. June 19, 2009. 1010 (H.B. Parking Permits: The director of Parking and Transportation Services may issue permits to park in lots and areas described in this regulation to employees or students of the university and affiliated organizations operating on the campus upon payment of the appropriate fee. (b) An operator who stops or parks on a one-way roadway shall stop or park the vehicle parallel to the curb or edge of the roadway in the direction of authorized traffic movement with the right-hand wheels within 18 inches of the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway or the left-hand wheels within 18 inches of the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway. Parking access aisles shall be part of an accessible route to the building or facility entrance and shall comply with 4.3. (e) The department shall include with each disabled parking placard a document that provides: (1) information on laws governing parking for persons with disabilities; and. 681.011. 1303), Sec. we provide special support Sept. 1, 1997. 5, eff. 17.008, eff. September 1, 2013. September 1, 2015. Sec. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 2018), Sec. (e) A governmental unit may provide by ordinance or order that the exemption provided by Subsection (b) also applies to payment of a fee or penalty imposed by the governmental unit for parking in a parking garage or lot or in a space with a limitation on the length of time for parking. 98 (H.B. 1, eff. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1984), Sec. January 1, 2020. 2018), Sec. The Parking Services (PS) division of the Transportation Services Office has the authority to enforce these rules. (2) "Disability" means a condition in which a person has: (A) mobility problems that substantially impair the person's ability to ambulate; (B) visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with correcting lenses; or. June 19, 2009. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 128, eff. 681.002. (b) A political subdivision must designate a parking space or area by conforming to the standards and specifications adopted by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation under Section 469.052, Government Code, relating to the identification and dimensions of parking spaces for persons with disabilities. September 1, 2011. (4) "International symbol of access" means the symbol adopted by Rehabilitation International in 1969 at its Eleventh World Congress on Rehabilitation of the Disabled. 1160 (H.B. 1195, Sec. 1135 (H.B. 298 (H.B. June 18, 1999; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 231 (H.B. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 3, eff. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1, eff. 1135 (H.B. Chapter 47A. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is the state agency responsible for enforcing the TAS, which covers a wide range of accessible building components. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 9). 1325, Sec. (5) "Mobility problem that substantially impairs a person's ability to ambulate" means that the person: (A) cannot walk 200 feet without stopping to rest; (B) cannot walk without the use of or assistance from an assistance device, including a brace, a cane, a crutch, another person, or a prosthetic device; (C) cannot ambulate without a wheelchair or similar device; (D) is restricted by lung disease to the extent that the person's forced respiratory expiratory volume for one second, measured by spirometry, is less than one liter, or the arterial oxygen tension is less than 60 millimeters of mercury on room air at rest; (F) has a cardiac condition to the extent that the person's functional limitations are classified in severity as Class III or Class IV according to standards set by the American Heart Association; (G) is severely limited in the ability to walk because of an arthritic, neurological, or orthopedic condition; (H) has a disorder of the foot that, in the opinion of a person licensed to practice podiatry in this state or in a state adjacent to this state, limits or impairs the person's ability to walk; or. 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