The REAL ID Act established new minimum issuance standards, which include:
- Requiring a proof of identity, date of birth, social security number, lawful status, and primary residence address
- Verifying the authenticity of the documents presented for issuance
- Incorporating additional security features into the card, and
- Increasing security and privacy of personal information collected during the issuance process.
The Texas driver license and identification card issuance process is in compliance with these standards. These requirements are not based upon age, but for providing for the security of the driver license and identification card issuance process.