A dozen years ago, TMCEC presented a class on the “Silver Tsunami,” a term describing the growing wave of older adults in our population. The wave continues to grow and the implications for public safety, especially driving safety, are becoming more evident. This demographic shift is raising important questions for municipal courts across the state.Continue reading “The Silver Tsunami and Its Impact on Driving Safety: A Challenge for Texas Municipal Courts”
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Municipal Courts Week is Upon Us! What is Your Court Doing?
Next week is Municipal Courts Week! The 88th Texas Legislature designated the first week of November as Municipal Courts Week each year from 2023 through 2032 via House Concurrent Resolution 75. “First Week” means the first full Monday through Friday of November. This year, that’s November 6-10. See House Concurrent Resolution 75 here. TMCEC GeneralContinue reading “Municipal Courts Week is Upon Us! What is Your Court Doing?”
TDLR Announces Website and Driving Safety Course Completion Certificate Changes
Recently, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) announced changes related to their Driver Education & Safety website and course certificates. These changes are significant to municipal courts wishing to inform defendants where they can find approved driving safety courses (DSC) as well as to municipal courts needing to verify DSC course completion forContinue reading “TDLR Announces Website and Driving Safety Course Completion Certificate Changes”
Driving Safety Course as a Condition of Deferred Disposition Effective June 1, 2023
In 2021, the 87th Regular Legislature passed House Bill 1560 (H.B. 1560), which made numerous changes regarding the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), alcohol and drug programs, as well as driving safety courses. In yesterday’s blog entry, we discussed what alcohol and drug education will look like in a post-DADAP world. Today, let’sContinue reading “Driving Safety Course as a Condition of Deferred Disposition Effective June 1, 2023”
Online Alcohol Awareness Programs in the Post-DADAP World
By Ned Minevitz Section 106.115(a) of the Alcoholic Beverage Code provides that minors convicted of or granted deferred disposition for public intoxication, purchasing alcohol, attempting to purchase alcohol, consuming alcohol, driving under the influence, alcohol possession, and age misrepresentation must complete either an alcohol awareness program, drug education program, or drug and alcohol driving awarenessContinue reading “Online Alcohol Awareness Programs in the Post-DADAP World”
Municipal Court Week: November 7-11, 2022
Municipal Court Week is a time to appreciate the dedicated individuals that comprise the Texas municipal judiciary. It is also a great opportunity to share with the public the important role that local courts and their personnel play in preserving public safety. Every city celebrates in their own unique way. TMCEC encourages all municipal courtsContinue reading “Municipal Court Week: November 7-11, 2022”
2022 Impaired Driving Symposium
This week, municipal judges, justices of the peace, county judges, and district judges from across Texas gathered in Bee Cave and literally sat at the same table to discuss their roles and responsibilities within the lifespan of an impaired driving case. The annual two-day Impaired Driving Symposium’s roundtable setup facilitates networking and troubleshooting between judgesContinue reading “2022 Impaired Driving Symposium”
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