The Medical Advisory Board (MAB) is a panel of licensed doctors appointed in order to review medical documents that are related to a resident’s overall ability to operate a motor vehicle. They are appointed by the Texas Department of State Health Services, and play a part in returning revoked drivers licenses and approving some individuals to get a license in the first place. After multiple convictions for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, an individual may need to attend a MAB hearing to get their license back.
All documentation is evaluated concerning the overall medical condition of the person considered. The MAB evaluates the individual’s condition and how it relates to their ability to drive and provides the Department of Public Safety (DPS) with a final recommendation regarding driver licensing. The DPS reserves the right to revoke the license of a driver who is determined to be medically incapable of operating a motor vehicle in a safe manner.
The DPS is responsible for maintaining the safety of all those who share Texas state roadways. Because of this, it is sometimes a necessity to request that certain individuals provide information regarding their current medical condition. They then proceed to determine how that condition may affect an individual’s overall ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Customer Service Representatives are on hand as well to ask questions to individuals who apply for a driver’s license, as well as possibly requiring the applicant to take a vision, driving, or written test. Depending on the results, further investigation may be warranted.
Some of the most common methods in which an individual is referred to the Medical Advisory Board include the following:
*The individual self-reports their medical condition.
*The DPS makes a referral due to a medical evaluation conducted in their office.
*The individual is found to have multiple drug and/or alcohol convictions.
*There is cause for concern from a physician, police, or a private citizen and a report has been made to DPS for a medical evaluation.
Certain circumstances will grant an individual the right to request a hearing in order to contest their driver’s license being revoked. Should the request be approved, DPS will mail the individual a letter with the date, time, and location of the hearing, which will take up to 120 days to be scheduled.
In order for a license to be reinstated, the following actions must be taken:
*Revoked Incapable (driver must be medically approved by MAB)
*Revoked MAB No-Reply (driver must submitcurrent medical information to MAB)
*Revoked Test Required (driver is required to pass driving test at licensing office)
Texas residents are also invited and encouraged to submit in writing any and all concerns regarding drivers who may have medical conditions that possibly affect their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. These concerns may be submitted anonymously to DPS; however, they must contained detailed explanations by mail, fax, or email.
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