(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.

Source Note: The provisions of this §15.29 adopted to be effective March 8, 2021, 46 TexReg 1510; amended to be effective March 7, 2024, 49 TexReg1283