So You Wanna Be a Texan with ID-entity, How Old Do You Gotta Be?
Howdy, partner! You there, squinting at the dusty road sign that says "You Need ID: No Exceptions" and wondering if you're, well, old enough. Don't fret, we've all been there. Here in Texas, things are a little bigger, a little bolder, and that applies to our IDs too. But fear not, this here guide will sort you out faster than a longhorn at a rodeo.
Now, About That Age...
There's no need to whip out your fake mustache just yet, partner. The good news is, there ain't exactly a minimum age slap bang on a Texas ID. That's right, we don't discriminate based on years (well, maybe when it comes to how long you gotta wait in line at the DPS office).
However, there is a small little caveat smaller than a bluebonnet in a hurricane: If you're under 18, you gotta have your trusty side-kick, a parent or guardian, by your side when you mosey on down to get your official Texas ID. They gotta be there to sign on the dotted line, just like they did for your permission slip to that middle school dance (oof, those memories).
But Hey, There's More Than One Way to Skin a Cat (We Don't Actually Skin Cats Here in Texas)
Let's say you're under 18 and itching for some independent ID-entity (because let's face it, borrowing your older sibling's ID to get into that PG-13 movie is getting old). Well, there's another option: a learner's permit! Now, this bad boy allows you to practice your driving skills (with a licensed adult shotgun next to you, of course) and comes with the bonus of having your very own ID photo. You gotta be 15 years old for this route, and there's some driver's ed involved, but hey, knowledge is power, and so is a driver's permit with your own smiling face on it.
So, there you have it, folks! No age restriction on a Texas ID, but some hitches for our under-18 cowboys. Remember, a little patience and maybe a friendly game of checkers at the DPS office while you wait will get you that ID in no time. Now, git along, little doggie, and get yourself that ID-entity!