Texas Driver's License Requirements and Vehicle Ownership (live, title)

[MSitterud]

I have an address in Utah where my car is..... but, Texas law requires that you get a Texas license if you are here over 30 days, AND I'm just tired of getting hassled about not having a Texas license whenever I go out and have to prove that I'm over 21 with an out of state license

[MSitterud]

Thanks "Juan Valdez"... I hope it will be that easy for me!

[LindaGrace]

Originally Posted by MSitterud

I have an address in Utah where my car is..... but, Texas law requires that you get a Texas license if you are here over 30 days, AND I'm just tired of getting hassled about not having a Texas license whenever I go out and have to prove that I'm over 21 with an out of state license

I don't mean to harp on you or on the subject, but I don't think it means you have to change your license if you're not a permanent resident and keep a primary residence in another state.

I lived out of Texas for work for several years, keeping a permanent residence here. I never would have thought to change my driver's license to another state simply because I worked there. Plus I would have had about 6 licenses if I had done that.

[MSitterud]

Originally Posted by HisLilSecret

Hmmm...how do you explain drunken tourists? This seems a bit unrealistic to me. I have had numerous out-of-town visitors who have no problem being served after presenting an out-of-state ID. I do know, however, that people with the "new" Texas DL have trouble because restaurants and waitstaff are unfamiliar with the new look.

Ya- sounds ridiculous! But, I was recently told by the Hills Cafe in Austin I couldn't come in without a Texas ID because the establishment was not insured against liability for out of state licenses (I'm 29!) ...And, on the way to the lake, I stopped in San Marcos to buy beer. I was told that establishments in that town don't sell to people with out of state licenses... I had to get my boyfriend to go in and pay for it

[MSitterud]

Originally Posted by LindaGrace

I don't mean to harp on you or on the subject, but I don't think it means you have to change your license if you're not a permanent resident and keep a primary residence in another state.

I lived out of Texas for work for several years, keeping a permanent residence here. I never would have thought to change my driver's license to another state simply because I worked there. Plus I would have had about 6 licenses if I had done that.

I would have never thought I would need to change my license, either... I didn't intend to... I have lived in three states and have never encountered this before. I went to school in Massachusetts for 4 years and didn't change my Utah ID until my 4th year. I went to school in Arizona for another four years and never got an Arizona ID. I only recently changed my Mass ID to a Utah ID in order to get my car insured in Utah after I moved back to my home state (Utah insurance requires a Utah ID).



But, as I have said, I get hassled a lot when I try to go out anywhere where alcohol is being served. Apparently, establishments are only insured against liability if the ID is a Texas ID. So, some places will only let you in if you have a Texas ID. Maybe I look a little young? I don't know.... (I'm 29!) I wouldn't be going to the trouble of trying to get a Texas ID if not having one wasn't becoming a problem.

Thanks for the input...

[amybeccaz]

I'm not sure why the library won't give you a library card w/o a Texas driver's license? I moved here last August.... and just NOW got my Texas DL a month ago. I also got a library card when I moved here using my old state's DL..... months ago.

[marieyc]

I purchased a pickup from an individual for cash. I called the T/C office in Tx. They told me I could not
register this auto in mu nam simply because I do not have a drivers license. I am 9 yrs of age, have never had a license and at this point, do not intend to get one, however, I find it hard to believe I can not
own a vehicle. At this time I do not even plan to put license tags on it. When I do, and I have someone to drive me around, then the insurance will be obtained in their name. Is there any reason I can not put this
vehicle in my name?

[marieyc]

I purchased a pickup from an individual for cash. I called the T/C office in Tx. They told me I could not
register this auto in mu nam simply because I do not have a drivers license. I am 69 yrs of age, have never had a license and at this point, do not intend to get one, however, I find it hard to believe I can not
own a vehicle. At this time I do not even plan to put license tags on it. When I do, and I have someone to drive me around, then the insurance will be obtained in their name. Is there any reason I can not put this
vehicle in my name?

[TexasRedneck]

No - you can't register it in your name unless you're a licensed driver.

OP - you could also simply get a "Texas ID" - issued by the state of Texas strictly for purposes of identification, and valid in lieu of a drivers license for anything EXCEPT driving a motor vehicle. DMV offices have 'em.

[Jimgemm]

My daughter is 21 and have a drivers permit ( still learning to drive) can she purchase a vehicle even she dont have a license yet?