Department of Public Safety v. Austin

On December 12, 1959, Austin’s chauffeur’s license was suspended for a period of six months pursuant to Article 6687b, Sec. 22, Subsection b(4). On May 21 Austin was convicted in the Justice of Peace Court for speeding. Therefore, he committed not only the offense of “speeding”, but also the offense of “driving while license suspended”, as well. On August 8, 1960, the Department, after an administrative hearing as provided under Sec. 22-la, Article 6687b, Vernon’s Civil Statutes, entered its order again suspending Austin’s license for a period of six months. On appeal the County Court at Law…