| (a) Eligible driver license or identification certificate
holders may utilize alternative methods to renew or obtain a duplicate
of their Texas driver license or identification certificate.
(b) Applicants must apply in the manner provided by
the department and pay the applicable fee.
(c) Alternative renewal cannot be used for any two
consecutive renewal periods for the purpose of updating the digital
images.
(d) Applicants listed in paragraphs (1) - (8) of this
subsection are not eligible to renew or apply for a duplicate driver
license or identification certificate by alternative methods:
(1) any holder of an occupational license;
(2) any driver license holder who has an administrative
or card status that requires review by the department, including,
but not limited to, a medical or physical condition that may affect
the driver license holder's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle;
(3) any driver license holder applying for renewal
that will be 79 years of age or older on the expiration of their current
license;
(4) any driver license or identification certificate
holder subject to the registration requirements of Code of Criminal
Procedure, Chapter 62, Sex Offender Registration Program or Penal
Code, Chapter 20A, Trafficking of Persons;
(5) any driver license or identification certificate
holder who is suspended, canceled, revoked, or denied renewal;
(6) any driver license or identification certificate
holder who does not have a verified social security number on file
with the department;
(7) any driver license or identification certificate
holder who does not have a digital image (e.g. photograph or signature)
on file with the department; or
(8) any applicant whose lawful presence needs to be
verified.
(e) The department may reject an application for an
alternative transaction and require the personal appearance of the
applicant at a driver license office if it has information concerning
the eligibility of the applicant, including, but not limited to, medical
and vision conditions.
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