How to Obtain a Temporary Drivers License in Texas
A temporary drivers license (temporary visitor drivers license) can be given in Texas to non-citizens residing temporarily within the US. Visitors must have at least six months of lawful resident status remaining to apply for a temporary drivers license in the state of Texas. The Department of Public Safety prints an expiration date on the temporary drivers license to match the expiration date on immigration records.
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Instructions
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Apply for a "Temporary Visitor" Texas Driver License in person at a Texas license bureau office. If you're applying for a temporary drivers license for the first time, you will need to pass the written and driving tests.
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Renew, duplicate or get an original non-commercial temporary drivers license if your lawful admission is longer than six months in the US.
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Present proof of your lawful status in the US to the Department of Public Safety license officer. Your valid documents must be issued by the United States Department of Justice, United States Department of State, Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Naturalization Service, or United States Bureau of Citizenship.
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Have your I-94 stamped by the United States citizenship office if you are a permanent lawful resident in the United States.
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Include all valid documents showing your name, date of birth and any other association exactly as they are shown in the proof of documents (from the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service.)
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Verify any name changes on the "Temporary Visitor" Texas Drivers License with a marriage license, divorce decree, or court ordered name change.
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Extend or renew your license expiration date by going to the United States Immigration and Naturalization office and extending the date of your stay in the United States.
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Pay the drivers license fee and take a photograph. You will receive a temporary visitors drivers license for your length of stay within the United States.
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Tips & Warnings
You do not qualify for a temporary drivers license in Texas if you are visiting for business or pleasure; an alien on transit to the US or U.N. headquarters; a foreign government official or part of his family; an alien crewman; non-academic student or dependent of the non-academic student.
