How to renew your license after it expires in Texas?
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- Jun 24, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 12, 2022

How long do you have to renew your license after it expires in Texas?
Two years
You can renew your Texas driver's license up to a year before it expires and up to two years after it expires. This is also a great time to update your address if you've moved. If two years have elapsed since you've had a valid license in Texas, you are no longer eligible for renewal.
Source: https://cdl-prep.com/texas
Is Texas DPS accepting walk-ins?
Services are by scheduled appointment only. Walk-in appointments will be available on a limited basis at most driver's license office locations.
Can I drive with an expired license in Texas?
Most Texas driver's licenses are valid for six years, after which time they must be renewed. Driving with an expired license is itself a violation punishable by a $200 fine for a first offense. Multiple violations can even lead to jail time.
What documents do I need to renew my Texas CDL?
Your most recently issued Texas driver license or identification card (the one you are renewing) and the audit number from the card. If you do not have the audit number, you will be required to answer security questions to verify your identity and pay an additional fee.
Can I keep my CDL without a medical card in Texas?
Drivers who are required to have a medical examiner's certificate and fail to maintain a current medical certificate with the Department may lose their CDL.
What documents do I need to renew my license in Texas?
Proof of Identity
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Presence
Proof of Social Security Number.
What is the new CDL law in Texas?
The rules, known as Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT), took effect Monday. They affect anyone applying for a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time, upgrading an existing CDL to a Class A or B, or obtaining a school bus (S), passenger (P), or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time.
How do I reinstate my CDL license in Texas?
If your CDL or CLP is disqualified due to the conviction of two or more serious traffic offenses, you will not have any reinstatement requirements. The CDL/CLP is automatically reinstated after the required disqualification period if there are not any other enforcement actions against your driving record.
Can a felon get a CDL in Texas?
If you have a felony that is not related to using a commercial vehicle to commit any part of the felony, you should generally not have an issue with getting your CDL, even if you have a felony on your record.
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