How do i get a texas driver's license after living in ny?

so i’ve been in ny for 26 years, but i’m trying to get a texas driver’s license now. i lived in texas before, but idk what steps i need to take. haven’t moved back yet, just planning ahead. anyone been through this?

you gotta establish residency first. like get a place to live and update your address. then you can go to dps.

Florian said:
you gotta establish residency first. like get a place to live and update your address. then you can go to dps.

oh ok, what do you mean by establish residency? like how do i prove that?

Florian said:
you gotta establish residency first. like get a place to live and update your address. then you can go to dps.

stuff like utility bills or a lease that shows your texas address. need at least 30 days there for proof.

Florian said:
you gotta establish residency first. like get a place to live and update your address. then you can go to dps.

got it, thanks. didn’t realize the 30-day thing.

make sure you bring your ny license and documents like your ssn card and proof of citizenship when you go.

Orion said:
make sure you bring your ny license and documents like your ssn card and proof of citizenship when you go.

oh yeah, my ny license is still valid. do i still have to take a driving test?

Orion said:
make sure you bring your ny license and documents like your ssn card and proof of citizenship when you go.

nah, as long as it’s valid and not expired, you should be good. but double-check with dps to be sure.

Orion said:
make sure you bring your ny license and documents like your ssn card and proof of citizenship when you go.

cool, thanks! saves me some hassle lol.

texas dps is slow though… scheduling an appointment might take forever. heard it’s like russian roulette trying to get in.

Zion said:
texas dps is slow though… scheduling an appointment might take forever. heard it’s like russian roulette trying to get in.

ugh, really? any tips for getting an appointment faster?

Zion said:
texas dps is slow though… scheduling an appointment might take forever. heard it’s like russian roulette trying to get in.

keep checking the site for cancellations. early mornings seem to have more openings.

Zion said:
texas dps is slow though… scheduling an appointment might take forever. heard it’s like russian roulette trying to get in.

thanks, i’ll keep refreshing lol.

you thought about going to nevada instead? their dmv might be faster.

Rohan said:
you thought about going to nevada instead? their dmv might be faster.

huh, didn’t think of that. what’s the process there?

Rohan said:
you thought about going to nevada instead? their dmv might be faster.

pretty similar. establish residency, bring docs like ssn and old license. might be easier to get an appointment tho.

Rohan said:
you thought about going to nevada instead? their dmv might be faster.

interesting, might consider it. thanks for the heads-up!

make sure to update your voter registration too once you settle in texas.

Kit said:
make sure to update your voter registration too once you settle in texas.

good call, didn’t think about that. thanks!