If you have begun to search out information on obtaining an occupational license in Flower Mound, Texas it is important to start with a few basic questions. We have listed some of those questions below to get you started on the right path. If after reviewing the questions you would like to discuss your case with an experienced occupational license lawyer in Flower Mound, Texas we would be glad to assist you with your legal needs.

WHAT IS AN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE?

The Department of Public Safety defines an occupational license as “a special restricted license issued to persons whose license has been suspended or revoked for certain offenses (other than medical reasons or delinquent child support). An occupational license authorizes the operation of a non-commercial motor vehicle in connection with a person’s occupation, for educational purposes or in the performance of essential household duties.” http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/OccupationalLicense.htm

HOW MUCH CAN I ACTUALLY DRIVE WITH AN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE?

The maximum time allowed on the road when using an occupational license is twelve hours per day. This means that you must tailor the Occupational License Order to fit your exact needs throughout your work week so that you maximize your ability to drive. An experienced occupational license lawyer in Flower Mound can sit down with you and work out the best driving schedule to fit your needs.

WHAT AM I GOING TO NEED TO GET STARTED?

First, you are going to need to obtain SR-22 Insurance from an insurance carrier of your choice. This must be attached to the Petition requesting an occupational license endorsement. Next, you may have to schedule time to attend a hearing with your occupational license lawyer to “prove up” your request for the occupational license endorsement. Finally, you are going to need to pay all reinstatement fees to The Department of Public Safety after obtaining the Occupational License Order. Our Flower Mound occupational license lawyers will organize these steps for you so that nothing is missed in the process.

ONCE I GET MY OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE ORDER FROM THE COURT AM I DONE?

No! An Occupational License Order is not the endorsement and does not serve as a valid occupational license. You must send the Occupational License Order to The Department of Public Safety along with a copy of the SR-22 insurance and all reinstatement fees. Most law firms that are hired for an occupational license will only obtain the order for their clients. The client is then left wondering what to do next. Or even worse, the client is left trying to communicate with The Department of Public Safety. We believe the lawyer only took the client halfway home by taking this approach. This is why we take on the responsibility of sending all necessary documentation to DPS for the client so that a valid and traceable paper trail is left to track the progress of the occupational license endorsement. Once the paperwork is received by DPS and processed, only then will a valid occupational license endorsement be mailed to the client.

If you have other questions you would like answered, feel free to call our legal team today.