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  • avvidclif

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    I got as letter in the mail yesterday from Texas DPS advising me I need to get the gold start on my DL which doesn't expire until 2022. I don't fly but it mentions access to Federal Facilities??? What would I be missing if I skipped it until time to renew.
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    LaVbRef

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    Not required until October 1, 2020 but will be required for the following: October 1, 2020 is the deadline for "every state and territory resident" to carry a REAL ID compliant license/ID, or another acceptable form (Passport) of identification. In 2020, this is required for all access to military bases and (secure) federal facilities, nuclear power plants, and commercial aircraft.
     

    Bozz10mm

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    I got as letter in the mail yesterday from Texas DPS advising me I need to get the gold start on my DL which doesn't expire until 2022. I don't fly but it mentions access to Federal Facilities??? What would I be missing if I skipped it until time to renew.
    If you can do it on the Tex.gov website, otherwise I would just wait until it expires. The license is still valid for driving. The feds are the only one requiring the Gold Star AFAIK.

    Old driver licenses will still be valid for state-related purposes like driving, banking, and voting.
     
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    Bozz10mm

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    I'm sure sanctuary states are unhappy with this. Illegals need gold stars too.
    Then illegals won't be able to get a driver's license. Without a driver's license, you can't get insurance. Without insurance you can't get a state inspection. Without a state inspection, you can't get a registration sticker. Gonna be a lot more uninsured, uninspected, unregistered vehicles on the road. Or not.
     

    F350-6

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    I've seen several insurance businesses in Texas that advertise auto insurance, no license required.

    And it actually makes sense. If you own a vehicle, you should be able to insure it. If my DL happened to expire, that shouldn't make my insurance suddenly illegal or invalid. Not to mention I've never had to show my DL to buy auto insurance.
     

    motorcarman

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    Then illegals won't be able to get a driver's license. Without a driver's license, you can't get insurance. Without insurance you can't get a state inspection. Without a state inspection, you can't get a registration sticker. Gonna be a lot more uninsured, uninspected, unregistered vehicles on the road. Or not.
    MANY states issue DL to illegals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Even kindergarten kids get GOLD STARS!!!
     

    deemus

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    Submitted my CHL / LTC online today. In spite of the fact that I renewed my DL in person last year, they would not let me renew it online today. Looks like I have a line in store for me.
     

    Bozz10mm

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    Submitted my CHL / LTC online today. In spite of the fact that I renewed my DL in person last year, they would not let me renew it online today. Looks like I have a line in store for me.
    Look for a DPS Megacenter near you. Then use the "Get in line online" website to make an appointment. Start that process right at 0700 hrs.
     

    studenygreg

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    Yup, I have to renew by the end of the year. I hope it goes smoothly and is easy.

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    Slumber

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    My LTC was coming up for renewal in August. I had a feeling there would be some heavy panic buying along with a flood of new LTC applicants because of the coronavirus, so I submitted my renewal much earlier than I would have normally, on March 14. I received my renewed license today April 18, so it was a 5 week process.
     

    GoPappy

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    My LTC was coming up for renewal in August. I had a feeling there would be some heavy panic buying along with a flood of new LTC applicants because of the coronavirus, so I submitted my renewal much earlier than I would have normally, on March 14. I received my renewed license today April 18, so it was a 5 week process.

    Good to hear. Mine expires in August also, and I renewed online a couple of days ago. So I’ll be expecting it in late May or early June.
     

    Bodeen

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    Started my renewal on 3-16-20 and the website was updated this morning.
    • Application : Received
    • Fingerprints : Received
    • Affidavits : Received
    • DL or ID : Valid
    • Citizenship : No documentation required
    • Passport Photo Holder (Out of State Only) : Received
    • Photo (Out of State Only) : Received
    • Proof of Classroom training : Received
    • Proof of Proficiency training : Received
    • Fee : Received
    • Background Check : Completed
    • License To Carry A Handgun : Mailed


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