New-resident license in Texas

    Check the documents and fees found on official Texas pages. Items that could not be matched to the live source are left out; this is not a complete application checklist.

    Documents and fees from official sources

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    Documents and preparation

    • Citizenship or lawful presence

      Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Presence(if not a U.S. Citizen)

      Official source
    • Texas residency

      Proof of Texas Residency

      Official source
    • Identity

      Proof of Identity

      Official source
    • Texas vehicle registration

      Evidence of current Texas Vehicle Registration for each vehicle you own.

      Official source
    • Insurance

      Proof of Insurance for each vehicle you own or a statement affirming you do not own a vehicle.

      Official source

    Fees

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