Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety will begin a phased opening of driver license offices starting May 26th with limited service offerings.
As part of this opening plan, DPS will launch a statewide driver license appointment system that allows customers to book appointments up to six months in advance.
The limited services being offered will be by appointment only.
The four-phase plan for the opening of driver license offices is as follows:
Phase 1:
Offices in DPS’ Northwest and West Texas regions will reopen with limited services beginning May 26, 2020.
Customers who currently do not possess a Texas DL, CDL, learner permit or ID card, as well those who are in need of a driving test, can begin scheduling appointments in these two regions on May 22 at 1 p.m.
Phase 2:
Offices in DPS’ South and Central Texas regions will reopen with limited services beginning May 29, 2020.
Customers who currently do not possess a Texas DL, CDL, learner permit or ID card, as well those who are in need of a driving test, can begin scheduling appointments in these two regions on May 26 at 1 p.m.
Phase 3:
Offices in DPS’ North and Southeast Texas regions will reopen with limited services beginning June 3, 2020.
Customers who currently do not possess a Texas DL, CDL, learner permit or ID card, as well those who are in need of a driving test, can begin scheduling appointments in these two regions on May 29 at 1 p.m.
Phase 4:
Allow customers to schedule an appointment for all DL office transactions anywhere in the state and is expected to begin midsummer.
DPS will announce details on this phase at a later date. Extension for expiration dates will remain in effect until phase 4 is implemented.
