1. Texas Commercial Driver License Self Certification Affidavit Deadline to submit an up-dated certificate is January 30, 2014

2. Attention All School Bus Drivers All commercial drivers are required to provide the DPS with a “Self- Certification Affidavit” (CDL-7)

3. Forms to Use CDL-7 Category 2 of the four categories should be the choice for a driver who drives a school bus, but does not drive over-the-road tour buses, semi tractors or across state lines

4. CDL-10 This form is an exemption form which allows a school bus driver to maintain a CDL without showing proof of a DOT Physical card every year This form must be included with the CDL-7

5. A Notary is Necessary The CDL-10 will need to be notarized before submitting the document It will be rejected if is not completed correctly

6. Methods to Submit the Affidavit Fax: 512-424-2002 Texas Department of Public Safety Enforcement & Compliance Service Attention: CDL Section P.O. Box 4087 Austin, Texas 78773 Email (pdf format only): CDLMedCert@dps.texas.gov

7. Reasons to start early to meet the deadline The Aldine school district has hundreds of route drivers, coaches, teachers, mechanics and temporary drivers that must comply with the new requirement Thousands of semi tractor trailer drivers must comply with the new requirement All tour bus drivers must comply with the new requirement School districts across Texas have thousands of employees that must meet the deadline

8. Other Reasons to Start Early There is only one fax line for the state Texas There is only one office processing the affidavits There will be very long lines at the DPS stations

9. Loss of CDL Once downgraded, you will be required to complete all knowledge and driving tests to reinstate your CDL