Texas § TN.521.1016 - PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATE ISSUED TO VICTIMS AND CHILDREN OF VICTIMS OF
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§ TN.521.1016. PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATE ISSUED TO VICTIMS AND CHILDREN OF VICTIMS OF
PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATE ISSUED TO VICTIMS AND CHILDREN OF VICTIMS OF DATING OR FAMILY VIOLENCE. (a) In this section: (1) "Advocate" has the meaning assigned by Section 93.001 , Family Code. (2) "Victim of dating violence" means the victim of violence described by Section 71.0021 , Family Code. (3) "Victim of family violence" has the meaning assigned by Section 51.002 , Human Resources Code. (b) This section applies to the application for a personal identification certificate only for a victim of dating violence, a victim of family violence, or the child of a victim of dating or family violence. (c) Notwithstanding Section 521.101 , Section 521.1426 , or any other provision of this chapter, an individual described by Subsection (b) may, in applying for a personal identification certificate: (1) provide a copy of the individual's birth certificate as proof of the individual's identity and United States citizenship, as applicable; and (2) if the individual does not have a residence or domicile, provide a letter certifying the individual is homeless issued by: (A) an advocate; (B) a licensed mental health services provider who examined and evaluated the individual; or (C) the director of an emergency shelter or transitional housing program funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or through the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (Title II, Pub. L. No. 98-473). (d) The department shall exempt an individual described by Subsection (b) from the payment of any fee for the issuance of a personal identification certificate under this chapter, subject to Section 521.4265 . Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 374 (S.B. 798 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
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