Untitled Texas Attorney General Opinion

THE ATTOKSET GESERAL OF TEXAS December 27, 1989 Honorable Bob Bullock Opinion No. JM-1124 Comptroller of Public Accounts L.B.J. State Office Building Re: Effect of amendments Austin, Texas 78774 to statutes that allow a driver to defer disposi- tion of punishment pending successful completion of a defensive driving course (RQ-1815) Dear Mr. Bullock: You ask about the effect of an amendment to section 143A of article 6701d, V.T.C.S., by Senate Bill 1204 of the 71st Legislature. Section 143A permits a court to defer disposition of punishment for driving offenses pending successful completion of…