If you receive a citation for a traffic violation outside Texas, who must you report it to?

When you receive a citation for a traffic violation outside of Texas, it is crucial to report it to both your employer and the Texas Department of Public Safety. Reporting the citation to your employer is important as it impacts your job status and their knowledge of your driving record, particularly in positions where driving is a critical function of the job.

Additionally, informing the Texas Department of Public Safety is necessary because, as a licensed driver, you are required to keep your driving record up to date. They maintain records that could affect your driving privileges and they need to be aware of any violations you accumulate, regardless of the state in which they occur. Failing to report such citations could lead to consequences such as penalties or jeopardizing your driver's license.

The other choices do not encompass the full scope of responsibility you have as a driver in Texas. Only informing your employer does not fulfill your legal obligations. Reporting to the local sheriff's office or the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is not required for traffic citations unless specifically directed by the circumstances of the violation or if you are involved in an investigation that necessitates such reporting.