Sec. 521.1426. DOMICILE REQUIREMENT; VERIFICATION. (a) The department may not issue a driver's license or a personal identification certificate to a person who has not established a domicile in this state.
(b) The department shall adopt rules for determining whether a domicile has been established, including rules prescribing the types of documentation the department may require from the applicant to verify the validity of the claimed domicile.
(c) The department may contract with a third-party personal data verification service to assist the department in verifying a claim of domicile, including whether the physical address provided by the applicant is the applicant's actual residence.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 2730), Sec. 13.04, eff. June 19, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle B - Driver's Licenses and Personal Identification Cards
Chapter 521 - Driver's Licenses and Certificates
Subchapter G. License Application Requirements
Section 521.141. General Application Requirements
Section 521.142. Application for Original License
Section 521.1421. Inmate Identification Verification Pilot Program
Section 521.1425. Information Required to Be Furnished to Department
Section 521.1426. Domicile Requirement; Verification
Section 521.1427. Post Office Box Not Valid as Address
Section 521.143. Evidence of Financial Responsibility Required
Section 521.144. Application by New State Resident
Section 521.145. Application by Person Under 18 Years of Age
Section 521.146. Application for Duplicate License or Certificate
Section 521.147. Registration With Selective Service System
Section 521.148. Application for Class M License or Authorization to Operate Motorcycle