Oh No! My Texas ID Decided to Do a Disappearing Act (Again)! How Much Does a Replacement Cost?
We've all been there. You reach into your wallet for your trusty Texas ID, the one that gets you into that sweet 21+ club (finally!), lets you buy lottery tickets (because hey, you gotta dream big!), and is basically your key to adulthood... POOF! It's gone. Like a magician with a bad case of the fumbles, your ID has vanished. Don't fret, fellow Texan. This isn't the time to panic (although a mild dramatic flourish never hurt anyone). This is the time to get yourself a replacement ID and reclaim your rightful place as a card-carrying Texan.
But before you dust off your cowboy boots and head to the nearest Department of Public Safety (DPS) office (because let's be honest, those boots need a good airing out anyway), you might be wondering: just how much does this little adventure cost? Well, saddle up, partner, because I've got the answer (and it's way cheaper than that rodeo ticket you forgot to use last summer).
The Not-So-Steep Price of Texan Identity Restoration
Here's the good news: replacing your Texas ID is easier on the wallet than you might think. For a measly $11, you can get yourself a brand new shiny card that proclaims to the world, "Yep, this here person is definitely of legal age...probably." That's right, folks, for the price of a fancy coffee (or maybe two depending on your caffeine addiction), you can be back to buying scratch-offs and proving you're old enough to ride that tilt-a-whirl (because who doesn't love a good tilt-a-whirl?).
But Wait, There's More! (Because Texas-Sized Everything Applies Here)
Now, before you mosey on over to the DPS office with your eleven bucks clutched firmly in hand, there are a few other things to keep in mind. First, you'll need to fill out a replacement application (don't worry, it's not the SATs). You can find this little gem online or snag one at the DPS office itself. And just like that time you aced your high school spelling test, be sure to fill it out correctly.
Second, you'll need to prove you are who you say you are. This usually involves showing some form of identification (the irony, right?). Don't worry, they won't expect you to whip out your old ID (that would be a bit of a catch-22). A passport, birth certificate, or even a social security card (with a few restrictions) will usually do the trick.
So There You Have It!
For a mere $11 and a little bit of effort, you can be back to flashing your Texas ID with pride. Now go forth and conquer the world (or at least get yourself on that sweet tilt-a-whirl ride). Just remember, with great Texan identity comes great responsibility...like remembering where you put your ID next time!
