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Sec. 90.187. Application. <br />(a) Every individual proposing to drive a taxicab within the City shall <br />submit an application to the City. The application shall include a sworn statement <br />by the applicant that all information provided in the application is true and correct <br />and shall further state that the City is authorized to require a copy of the <br />applicant's driving record and criminal history - provided by the applicant, if any, <br />of the applicant. The City shall investigate the facts stated in the application. A <br />City taxi driver permit shall be issued to each driver fulfilling the requirements of <br />this section. Every applicant shall furnish under oath the following information: <br />(1) Name, local residence address, date of birth, and telephone <br />number. <br />(2) Texas driver's license number, expiration date and three -year <br />driving record. <br />(3) A statement that the applicant has not been finally convicted within <br />the past seven (7) years of a felony or the following offenses <br />involving moral turpitude which adversely affects the applicant's <br />ability to provide safe and reliable passenger transportation: <br />a. prostitution or related offenses; <br />b. driving while intoxicated; <br />C. driving while under the influence of drugs; <br />d. violations of the Controlled Substance Act; <br />e. rape, murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault; <br />f. theft offenses of a Class B Misdemeanor or higher; or <br />g. a felony or other offense involving moral turpitude which <br />adversely affects the applicant's ability to provide safe and <br />reliable passenger transportation. <br />(4) A statement certifying that there is currently in effect an insurance <br />policy covering the driver while the driver is engaged in providing <br />taxi service. <br />(5) That the applicant has read in full and understands the provisions <br />of this section. <br />