***These forms are not a substitute for legal advice.*** Case No. _______________________ In the Matter of _____________________________ [Petitioner’s name] | | | In the County Court at Law Number _______ Collin County, Texas ORDER GRANTING OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE I. On _________________________ [date] in the above-entitled cause, came on to be considered Petitioner’s application to have the Court grant an occupational license to meet actual and essential needs. II. The Court finds that Petitioner’s license was suspended on ______________________ [date] until ______________________ [date], pursuant to Texas Transportation Code § 524.022. III. The Court, having considered the Petition finds an actual and essential need for Petitioner to operate a motor vehicle: [Select all of the following that apply by placing a check mark.] _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ in the performance of ________ [his/her] occupation; for transportation to and from _______ [his/her] home to the place of employment; for transportation in the course and scope of _______ [his/her] employment; for transportation to and from an education facility in which _______ [he/she] is enrolled; in the performance of essential household duties; under the following conditions: Hours of the day: ____________________________________________________________ Days of the week: ____________________________________________________________ Areas and routes of travel: On all roads, streets, and highways in _______________________ [name of county] County, Texas and contiguous counties: ______________________________________________________________________________ [names of contiguous counties]. Additionally, Petitioner is authorized to drive on all roads, streets, and highways in the following Texas counties: ______________________________________________________________________________ [names of counties]. 13 Revised 8/30/2012 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com ***These forms are not a substitute for legal advice.*** Petitioner having shown proper necessity, the Court waives the four-hour restriction. IV. The Court finds that the Petitioner has not had a prior suspension arising from an alcoholrelated or drug-related enforcement contact in Texas, or any other state in the five years immediately preceding the date of this arrest. V. Petitioner shall maintain a valid policy of automobile liability insurance in accordance with Texas Transportation Code, Article 601 et seq. for the period that this occupational license is in effect. VI. [Select the following, if applicable, by placing a check mark. Mark through it completely if it does not apply.] _____ Petitioner may not operate any motor vehicle unless the vehicle is equipped with an ignition interlock device. Business vehicles are excepted, but only if the requirements of Texas Transportation Code § 521.246(e) are met: i.e., 1) the person is required to operate a motor vehicle in the course and scope of the person’s employment; 2) the vehicle is owned by the person’s employer; 3) the employer is not owned or controlled by the person whose driving privilege is restricted; 4) the employer is notified of the driving privilege restriction; and 5) proof of that notification is with the vehicle. VII. _____ Petitioner shall attend and successfully complete an approved program for counseling and rehabilitation services for alcohol dependence within 90 days: A.D.A.P.T. VIII. _____ Petitioner shall submit to periodic testing for alcohol or controlled substances. IX. Petitioner shall carry a certified copy of this order with _______ [him/her] when _______ [he/she] is operating a motor vehicle. X. WHEREAS, the proof of insurance presented at the time that this occupational license was granted does not cover the entire period that this occupational license is in effect; IT IS THE ORDER OF THIS COURT that the occupational license granted herein is VOID unless Petitioner maintains proof of a valid policy of automobile liability insurance. 14 Revised 8/30/2012 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com ***These forms are not a substitute for legal advice.*** This Order is effective for the duration of the suspension, or until the suspension is lifted by the Department of Public Safety. SIGNED and ENTERED on _______________________ [date]. _________________________________ JUDGE PRESIDING 15 Revised 8/30/2012 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com