Beginning Wednesday, U.S. airports will mandate passengers to show a Real ID at TSA checkpoints, as well as at military installations and protected federal facilities.
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Numerous North Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) offices have appointments fully scheduled for several months ahead.
ID renewals
, however, you can utilize a passport for domestic flights in the interim period. Verify which
documents
to attend your appointment.
The big picture:
Real IDs are types of ID cards verified through official documents like passports.
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As of April 17, 98% of Texans already possessed a REAL ID.
per the Texas DPS
.
Flashback:
In 2005, President George W. Bush enacted the Real ID legislation as a reaction to the September 11th terrorist assaults.
- However, the deadline has been postponed multiple times.
How it works:
Every traveler within the country must show either a Real ID, a passport, or a permanent residence card. As stated on the TSA website,
alternative valid IDs
.
- Texas driver’s licenses have a gold star at the top right to indicate that they are a Real ID.
Reality check:
You don’t need a Real ID to drive, vote or open a bank account.
- TSA doesn’t require children under 18 to provide identification for domestic travel.
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