1. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the department may not issue a driver's license to a person who does not hold a driver's license and who:

   1. (1) enters a plea of guilty to an offense or is convicted by a final order or a judgment that:

      1. (A) requires the suspension or revocation of a driver's license;
      2. (B) is imposed for operating a motor vehicle on a highway without a driver's license; or
      3. (C) is imposed for operating an unregistered motor vehicle on a highway; or
   2. (2) forfeits bail or collateral deposited to secure an appearance for trial for an offense described by Subdivision (1).
2. (b) Except as described by Subsection (c), a motor vehicle may not be registered in the name of a person described by Subsection (a).
3. (c) Notwithstanding Subsections (a) and (b), a driver's license may be issued or a motor vehicle may be registered if the person files and maintains evidence of financial responsibility with the department.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.