1. (a) The social security number shall be obtained from all applicants for the purpose of additional identification. Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6687b, §6, provides that the department may require information necessary to determine the applicant's identity, competency, and eligibility.
2. (b) When a social security number is originally obtained, it is mandatory that documentation be provided to verify the number. Documentation may include the actual social security card issued by the United States government, income tax documents, W-2 tax forms, and payroll or other employer records. A facsimile (flea market) or metal social security card or list of numbers from an employer shall not be used.
3. (c) On all duplicate and renewal driver's license applications, the documented social security number shall be obtained where it is not currently a part of the driving record. After the social security number becomes a part of the driver's license record, all future duplicate and renewal of driver's license will be verified for correct social security number. Eligible renewal-by-mail applicants are not required to provide a social security number.
4. (d) The Federal Privacy Act prohibits the requiring of a person's social security number as a condition of the issuance of an identification card. If the applicant refuses to show a social security card, the ID card must be issued without requiring the social security card.

Source Note:The provisions of this §15.42 adopted to be effective October 1, 1992, 17 TexReg 6483.