Relating to the removal of certain restrictions imposed on driver's licenses; authorizing a fee.

Contracts

• Employment Agreements: Update "Maintenance of Licensure" clauses. Specify that administrative fees for license updates are the responsibility of the employee unless reimbursed.
• Collective Bargaining: Review clauses regarding paid time off for administrative tasks. The availability of a remote process reduces the justification for "administrative leave" previously required for in-person DPS visits.

Hiring/Training

• Healthcare Providers: Train discharge staff to automatically generate the "Verification of Surgical Correction" statement for post-operative refractive surgery patients.
• HR & Compliance: Train staff on the Sex Offender Registry Exclusion. The law prohibits individuals subject to Chapter 62 registration from using this remote process. If an employee claims they are "blocked" from the online portal, this may indicate a background check discrepancy.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Healthcare Providers: You must retain a copy of the issued verification statement in the patient’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to defend against potential DPS audits regarding the validity of the removal request.
• Fleet Management: For DOT-regulated fleets, ensure Driver Qualification Files (DQF) are updated immediately. A driver with surgically corrected vision carrying a license with an "A" restriction creates a liability gap; mandate the update to align the license with the driver's physical condition.

Fees & Costs

• User Fees: The applicant must pay a fee to be set by DPS, anticipated to match the standard replacement license fee (~$11).
• System Costs: The state estimates a $3.1M cost to implement; this is not a direct tax on business but dictates the rollout speed.