What’s happening?
The driver’s license office is being reopened through a partnership between Precinct 4 and the Texas Department of Public Safety, according to an Aug. 27 social media post from Precinct 4. Previously, the New Caney location offered limited services, due to the location’s county employees having limited access to DPS systems, according to the post.
New Caney’s driver’s license office closed after Precinct 4’s agreement with DPS expired in December, Precinct 4 Chief of Staff Josh Pascua said Aug. 28. The new partnership will allow the facility to offer a full range of services—including driver’s license renewals and noncommercial driver’s license testing, but not commercial driver license testing—he added.
The new agreement between DPS and Precinct 4 will save taxpayer dollars since DPS will be staffing the office, Pascua said.
The history
The DPS satellite office originally opened in New Caney in 2021, as previously reported by Community Impact. No written or driving exams could be administered at the office.
Before you go
New Caney’s driver’s license office is located at 22354 Justice Drive, New Caney. The facility will offer services by appointment.
To check for appointments once they open up, visit www.dps.texas.gov/apps/rolodex.
