The Texas driver's license is getting a facelift. On Aug. 18, the Texas Department of Public Safety released a new design for Texas driver's licenses and identification cards. If you still have an ID ...

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is seeking to make permanent a directive it issued to counties in November ...

Small businesses and tax officials warn Texas DMV ID rules for car registration will slash car sales, fuel fraud and fear; board to weigh plan in February.

Each year, Texas denies thousands of license plate requests. State law prohibits inappropriate content on personalized plates.

Quiet changes to ID requirements meant to curb those without legal status from registering or renewing vehicle registrations will affect all Texas motorists. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles ...

Texans with a new driver’s license will notice some changes beyond their photo and expiration date. The Texas Department of Public Safety unveiled its new design for the state driver’s license and ...

In 2025, Texas DMV rejected license plates with the phrase “DV” which stands for disabled veteran. While DV showed up in 349 requests, the phrase “AF,” an acronym for an expletive, showed up in 116 ...

Although a law has been on the books for years, Texas DPS offices are now enforcing a requirement for drivers to show their birth certificates when renewing a license. Credit: Screenshot The federal ...

The new rules were implemented in November 2025, without the TX DMV notifying the public.