Comment on HB 3206

Helen Hernandez wrote about the common sense bill, HB3206 called the Texas Resident Drivers Permit. The bill is to allow illegal immigrants a chance to get a drivers license and then also be able to get automobile insurance for their vehicles. It is also stated that there will be a something on the license saying that it is strictly for driving and will not allow them to board planes. The person will be fingerprinted, have a background check and pay a fee of about $150.00.

I agree with Helen that this will be a useful bill to pass. Not only will it be good for safety by having these cars registered and insured there will be less of a chance that the uninsured motorist will run from the scene since they have the proper identification and insurance to cover them. This may also cut down on the amount of claims to insurance companies because of uninsured motorists. It will also bring in more money for the state. As Helen stated, “there are more than 1.6 million immigrants in the state of Texas and many of them drive”. If even a quarter of them opt to sign up for this, it will be worth it.

I have been hit by an uninsured motorist and was not aware that there was a specific type of insurance that you had to cover if you wanted your vehicle fixed. If this bill is passed I think it may help. At least a little bit.

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