Opinion No.

Honorable Bob Bullock Comptroller of Public Accounts L.B.J. State Office Building Austin, Texas 78774

Re: Effect of amendments to statutes that allow a driver to defer disposition 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 a defensive driving course. You also direct our attention to Senate Bill…