TEXAS

State Information on Real ID

News

"Feds Pass the Buck on Real ID Act," San Antonio Express News Editorial, March 19, 2007.  Online >

"DPS: Real ID Cost $268 Million," Austin Statesman's blog: "Postcards from the Lege," February 8, 2007.  Online >

Michael Trice, "Let's Not Avoid Real ID Action," Daily Texan, February 8, 2007.  Online >

"Real ID: National Driver's License a Really Bad Idea," Lufkin Daily News Editorial, February 5, 2007.  Online >

"More Forms of ID Will Be Required for Driver's License Renewals," San Antionio Express News, November 30, 2006.  Online >

"Officials: Real ID Will Cost Drivers Time, State Money," The Brownsville Herald, October 6, 2006.  Online >

"Effort to Accept ID Cards in Danger," [Dallas-Fort Worth] Star-Telegram, October 6, 2006.  Online >

"Mandate for National Identification Card Creating Problems, Offering No Real Benefit," The Brownsville Herald Editorial, January 20, 2006.  Online >

"Scope of Driver's License Ban Debated," Dallas Morning News, April 30, 2005.  PDF >

Legislation

HCR 148, refusing to implement the federal Real ID Act of 2005. (Dead)

SCR 40, opposing the federal REAL ID Act of 2005 as an unfunded mandate.  (Dead)

Documents

Watch this space for state documents on Real ID

Action

Watch this space for information on how to take action against Real ID in your state.

For more information

www.aclutx.org