Made an appointment to renew my Texas ID, and the earliest date near me is at the end of July! I'll renew my passport (expensive, but easier) in order to be able to function as a full member of society.

I used to renew downtown on my way to work and it took less than 10 minutes, but that and many other offices are no longer operational. Why?

With all the people moving here, seems like shutting down DPS offices was a Bad Idea.
#Texas #FailedState #TXID #TXDL #TXDPS

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/columns/2023/01/22/texas-drivers-license-id-renew-dps-online-appointment-wait-time/69823165007/

Grumet: Need a Texas ID? Plan to wait months or line up before dawn

The system isn't working if Texans have to wait months for an appointment to get a new ID, or line up at 4 or 5 a.m. to nab a same-day appointment.

Austin American-Statesman