The Texas Department of Public Safety has expanded its in-person services to offer more appointments at offices across Texas.
According to a news release by the department, driver license offices were closed in March due to coronavirus safety restrictions. In May, the DPS reopened offices for appointments, including first-time Texas licenses, commercial driver licenses and learner licenses.
The second phase of reopening announced July 7 expanded those services to include in-person appointments for driver license renewal and replacement.
According to the department, about 700,000 Texans have had a driver license expire during the closures. Those with licenses that expired on or after March 13 have been granted extensions; those expired licenses are still valid and will be until up to 60 days after the state lifts the extension, according to the news release.
