As a result of the REAL ID Act, after May 7 of this year, possessing a REAL ID will be mandatory in order to fly domestically.
Your current Texas driver license or ID is Real ID-compliant if ... or another TSA-acceptable form of identification at airport security checkpoints for domestic air travel starting May 7, 2025.
Getting or renewing a driver’s license in Texas tends to be a painful process ... an appointment only to be denied due to a missing form or document. DPS is taking steps to address that too.
Here is a list of the Texas DPS driver license offices that are closed on Jan. 21 due to inclement weather: ...