Application Procedure for Texas ID Card/Driver License

If you would like apply for a Texas ID card for identification purposes, or a Driver License in order to drive in Texas, you will need to go to the Department of Public Safety.

The Department of Public Safety in San Marcos is located off South I-35 between the exit to Hopkins/Hwy 80 and Aquarena Springs.  There is a CARTS city bus route that will take you to the DPS, ask the International Office for a free bus routes map or download it below.

• Address:  1400 N I H 35, San Marcos, TX 
• Phone:   (512) 353-7000

BEFORE YOU GO: 

• Come by the International Office for a Proof of Enrollment Letter.
• Review the website below to find out what documents you need to bring with you to the DPS.  You must bring specific identification documents (such as your passport, Visa, I-94, and a Social Security Card if you have one). The immigration documents required can be found listed and explained here: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/documents/ImmigrationStatusChart.pdf.
• A list of Identification Requirements is currently present at http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/identificationrequirements.htm

For more information, visit the Department of Public Safety website http://www.txdps.state.tx.us

Click here to download a map that will teach you how to use CARTS city bus to get to the DPS.