contact information
Driver License Division
PO Box 4087
Austin, TX 78773-0001
www.txdps.state.tx.us
512 424-2602
Visual fields
Color vision requirement
Type of road test
Restricted licenses
Both eyes with/without correction
If one eye blind—other without correction
If one eye blind—other with correction
Absolute visual acuity minimum
Are bioptic telescopes allowed?
Minimum field requirement
There is a requirement for all new drivers (not specified).
Standardized course
Restrictions are based on medical advice and may include daytime driving only where the speed limit <45 mph and no expressway driving.
20/50
20/25 with eye specialist statement.
20/50 with eye specialist statement.
20/40 in better eye for unrestricted license; 20/70 in better eye with restrictions.
Yes, provided that the client has acuity of 20/40 through the telescope and passes the road test.
None
Age-based renewal procedures
Renewal options and conditions
Vision testing required at time of renewal?
Written test required?
Road test required?
None
In-person; if the client is eligible, renewal by internet, telephone, or mail is also available.
At in-person renewal.
No
No
Immunity
Legal protection
DMV follow-up
Other reporting
Anonymity
of Public Safety. This release of information is an exception to the patient-physician privilege. There is no special reporting form; a letter from the physician will suffice.
Yes
Yes
The driver is notified in writing of the referral and required to provide medical information from his/her personal physician.
Will accept information from courts, other DMVs, police, family members, and other sources.
Not anonymous or confidential. However, an attempt is made to protect the identity of the reporter. If the client requests an administrative hearing, the identity of the reporter may be revealed at that time.
MAB contact information
Texas Department of Public Safety
Medical Advisory Board
PO Box 4087
Austin, TX 78773
512 424-2344