How to Apply for a Disability Parking Permit in Texas
County tax offices handle disability parking permits in Texas. To acquire a permit, a person must meet the legal definition of disability. The individual must have worse than 20/200 vision or a narrow field of vision or a condition that impairs mobility such as paralysis, cardiac deficiency, lung disease, arthritis or wheelchair use. The permit must be renewed every four years.
Instructions
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Obtain a Disabled Parking Placard Application from your county tax assessor's office or download the form online, and return it to your local tax assessor (see Resources).
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Complete the form, which includes your personal information.
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Ask your doctor to complete the Disability Statement on the application.
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Submit the form and fee to the county tax office. The fee varies by county.
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