10/1/03-Language within the failed HB1034, which sought to do away with deferred adjudication in traffic cases involving commercial drivers, was included in another House bill later signed into law.
After House lawmakers rejected HB1034 in May, supporters of the bill had the language added to HB3588.
Under the new law, commercial drivers convicted of a traffic offense – even if it involved a driver’s personal vehicle – are prohibited from being able to keep his or her driving record clean by taking and completing a driver safety course.

6/6/03-Legislation to do away with deferred adjudication in traffic cases involving commercial drivers was rejected by House lawmakers.
HB1034 would have required that a commercial driver convicted of a traffic offense, even if it involved his personal vehicle, not be eligible to keep his driving record clean by taking and completing a driver safety course.

5/9/03-Legislation to do away with deferred adjudication in traffic cases involving commercial drivers will soon be debated on the House floor.
If signed into law, HB1034 would require that a commercial driver convicted of a traffic offense, even if it involves his personal vehicle, would not be eligible to keep his driving record clean by taking and completing a driver safety course.
The proposal, which would make Texas law compliant with federal motor carrier safety regulations, could affect the employment opportunities and insurance availability for more than 772,000 CDL holders.
Deferred adjudication is typically reserved for first-time offenders.
If the bill is approved in the House it must still pass the Senate before heading to the governor.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182.

3/25/03-A bill in the Texas House of Representatives would do away with deferred adjudication in traffic cases involving commercial drivers.
HB1034 would mean that a commercial driver convicted of a traffic offense, even if it involves his personal vehicle, would not be eligible to keep his driving record clean by taking and completing a driver safety course.
If signed into law, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2003.
The bill is in the House law enforcement committee. For bill status, call (512) 463-2182.

2/27/03-Legislation in the Texas House of Representatives would do away with deferred adjudication in traffic cases involving commercial drivers.
HB1034 would mean that a commercial driver convicted of a traffic offense, even if it involves his personal vehicle, would not be eligible to keep his driving record clean by taking and completing a driver safety course.
If passed, it would take effect Sept. 1, 2003.
"The change in law made by this Act applies only to an offense committed on or after September 1, 2003," the bill's sponsor, and insurance agent, Rep. Joe Driver, R-Garland, wrote. "An offense committed before September 1, 2003, is covered by the law in effect when the offense was committed."
The bill is in the House transportation committee. For bill status, call (512) 463-2182.