Ramon F Herrera wrote:
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> Thanks to everybody for their answers. At this point I am arguing just
> for the sake of argument, as I decided to become a TX resident, and I
> already have the paperwork.
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> I have the Texas Drivers Handbook in front of me and it says:
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> "Who may operate a motor vehicle in Texas?
> (9) New residents who are properly licensed have 30 days after entry
> into the state to secure a Texas driver license".
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> So, as Clinton would say: "it depends of what the meaning of 'is' is".
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> The question is: what do they mean by "after entry"? Is that the first
> entry, the last entry? If I enter one day, and leave, coming back 3
> weeks later, does the 30 day chronometer get reset?
Read the legislation. It is quite clear:
§ 521.029. OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE BY NEW STATE
RESIDENTS. (a) A person who enters this state as a new resident may
operate a motor vehicle in this state for no more than 30 days after
the date on which the person enters this state if the person:
(1) is 16 years of age or older;
and
(2) has in the person's possession a driver's license
issued to the person by the person's state or country of previous
residence.
So "after entry" means after entering the state and taking up residence. As
long as you maintain a residence in another state you do not need a Texas
licence, but as soon as you take up residence in Texas you are no longer a
resident. |
