1. (a) The holder of a valid Texas license obtained while out-of-state is permitted to operate for 45 days after return to Texas before a photograph license is required.

2. (b) The following Texas licensees may be issued a license without a photograph:

   1. (1) an out-of-state Texas licensee who is required to hold a Texas license because of his domicile in Texas; and
   2. (2) an out-of-state Texas licensee who should hold a Texas license under the one license concept because of his domicile in Texas.
3. (c) Applicants for renewal of a license must submit the results of a vision test conducted by an eye specialist or authorized driver license personnel from another jurisdiction. These applicants must also submit a signed renewal card.
4. (d) Normal birth date expiration will be shown on the license plus "valid to expiration date shown or until 45 days after return to Texas, whichever occurs first."
5. (e) Applications in this category may be submitted by mail.
6. (f) Any other examinations in addition to vision required for the renewal of licenses in this category may be conducted by other jurisdictions and submitted to the department for approval. Duplicates and renewals issued to out-of-state applicants will be issued without photographs.
7. (g) This section applies to a noncommercial drivers license (CDL) only. CDL licenses are not eligible to renew by mail.

Source Note:The provisions of this §15.31 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976; amended to be effective July 24, 1992, 17 TexReg 4960.