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[Whistler]

Born and raised in Texas, left the state for a few years for work. We had to jump through all sorts of hoops when we moved back, I recall at least four trips to DMV and if I recall, one to the courthouse.
They didn't return my out of state IDs and cut them in half before my very eyes.

 

[Coiled]

Heh. That gave me a little laugh.

I told them I was native Texan and had held a TX DL before. Don't care; we'll need your third grade library card, as well.

Yeah, me too.

 

[Polkwright]

Here's the problem. It's perfectly legal for an FFL to sell you a rifle or shotgun even if you're not a resident of Texas. I worked briefly at a very large retailer and we did it all the time. But the FFL has to comply with the laws of both states. Most FFL's do not have the expertise or resources to ensure they are in compliance with all the other 49 State laws, plus local-option laws. So they just don't do those sales. We had a large compliance department that kept us updated and we had a method to make certain we were compliant at the point of sale.

Larger shops will more likely be able to make the sale than smaller shops.

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

Some people will not listen to advice. Dang furiners,

 

[Bozz10mm]

Pardon my ignorance but doesn't DPS issue licenses for individuals?

Yes. Texas has a DMV and a DPS. DPS issues drivers licenses. I learned something today.

Texas DMV vs. DPS: What Is the Difference?

We've all heard of the Texas DMV vs. DPS but what exactly is the difference?

www.aceable.com

 

[Tnhawk]

Heh. That gave me a little laugh.

When the wife and I moved down from WA, we had to jump through forty hoops (some of them backwards) to get our licenses. I thought my wife was going to murder the DPS gal one trip (it took four 40-mile round trips. and we only got lucky that last visit). She said it took all the documents because TX is "a border state". My wife: "And WA is a border state!". She didn't care.The wife had to get divorce court documents going back three decades. I told them I was native Texan and had held a TX DL before. Don't care; we'll need your third grade library card, as well. Looking back, I think most of the nonsense was because we had "regular" DLs in WA and were going to Real ID in TX. But, seriously, how stupid? If you are from Guatemala, Iran or Lebanon, you can just mosey across the border and someone will hand you a phone and an EBT card. But if you are a citizen, you got some 'splainin' to do.

When I obtained my TX DL, the girl read my over 30 year old Texas address and asked if I had lived there. She verified the required documents and I had a temporary license in less than 10 minutes. My wife had to obtain original documents of birth and divorce before they would issue her license.

 

[BBL]

Yes. Texas has a DMV and a DPS. DPS issues drivers licenses. I learned something today.

Meh, very common mistake, as you can imagine.
I don't really care to correct people much but my OCD wanted me to tell you.

 

[Vaquero]

DMV in Texas is a recent occurrence.
Coincides with Governor Good Hair luring California based companies here.
Among other changes.

 

[CharlieWH2O]

I'm still not making the connection of how OP can't get a Texas DL because his vehicle won't pass inspection. Unless he has acquired some unpaid fines already.

If you do not have a vehicle registered in TX then you will be issued an ID. I went through that a couple of years ago when I returned to TX. The last legislature basically killed vehicle inspections except emissions. Not every county requires an emissions test.

 

[Southpaw]

Just going to add this....

Over 18 moving to Texas will require proof of:

• Identity (a valid out of state license can be used as a supporting document)
• 
  
• Residency
• 
  
• Citizenship or lawful presence
• 
  
• Social security number
• 
  
• Evidence of Texas Vehicle Registration* for each vehicle you own. Registration must be current. Visit Texas DMV vehicle registration for more information. (New Residents who are surrendering an out-of-state driver license only)
• Proof of Insurance* for each vehicle you own

*If you do not own a vehicle, you will sign a statement affirming this.


https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/moving-texas

If you do not have a vehicle registered in TX then you will be issued an ID. I went through that a couple of years ago when I returned to TX. The last legislature basically killed vehicle inspections except emissions. Not every county requires an emissions test.

You can still get a license without a owning a vehicle..see above.

 

[Sasquatch]

You can still get a license without a owning a vehicle..see above.

Except the OP is about a guy who does own a vehicle, and thus until his vehicle gets registered properly in Texas, Texas law doesn't allow for him to receive a Texas license until that vehicle is registered in Texas.

 

[Southpaw]

Except the OP is about a guy who does own a vehicle, and thus until his vehicle gets registered properly in Texas, Texas law doesn't allow for him to receive a Texas license until that vehicle is registered in Texas.

I understand that, I was replying to CharlieWH20 who said one can only get an ID if one doesn't own a vehicle in Texas.

 

[BBL]

I wonder how many people just check the checkbox that says "I do not own any vehicles in the state of Texas" and get their driver's license from the DPS and then stop by the county tax ass-essor/collector OTW home and transfer their car registration to Texas. Is that unlawful? What penalties can one expect for doing that? And does DPS actually talk to the county office?

 

[Hoji]

As mentioned, you do need to have a vehicle registered in Texas to get a TX DL.

Don’t suppose you have a handy link to this do you?

I did not own a vehicle when I got my Texas DL.( this was in 1995)

 

[ZX9RCAM]

How many 16 year olds get their license before owning a vehicle...

 

[Glenn B]

Isn't it: you cannot have a TX State ID and a TX DL at the same time?

 

[alternative]

How many 16 year olds get their license before owning a vehicle...

I will ask my grandson who got his license when he turned 16.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I had a license when I turned 16, but no car in my name, even though it was "mine", as it was bought for me.

 

[CharlieWH2O]

You can still get a license without a owning a vehicle..see above.

So you commit perjury to get a license (in this guys case)? It's been a few years and things change.

 

[Southpaw]

So you commit perjury to get a license (in this guys case)? It's been a few years and things change.

Who said commit perjury? I was quoting what the CURRENT DPS website states about obtaining a TXDL and correcting your post where you stated "If you do not have a vehicle registered in TX then you will be issued an ID."

Did you ever think one option was for the OP to sell his current vehicle, in light of the high dollar repairs, get his license and buy a new vehicle later? Nope!! You just went ahead and assumed the worst in people.