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HB 566 amends the Transportation Code to expand the types of documentation accepted as proof of lawful presence in the United States for issuing or renewing a driver’s license. Accepted documents include immigration paperwork indicating pending status adjustments, employment authorization documents, valid immigrant visas, and foreign passports paired with relevant U.S. entry documentation. The changes take effect for licenses issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.
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Rep. John Bucy III
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0696
Capitol Office:
CAP GN.9
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