Texas DPS offering Saturday appointments this month for driver licenses

The Texas Department of Public Safety is offering Saturday appointments at select driver license offices across the state through the end of September.  Participating offices will be open for half days on Saturdays, with appointments available on September 21 and 28.  These services are by appointment only and can be booked online at:  txdpsscheduler.com.

Texas DPS says in a statement that it aims to accommodate more customers needing driver license or identification card renewals, replacements, or services for new Texas residents.  Texans needing an Election Identification Certificate to register to vote may also be able to get a weekend appointment.

Those with a valid Texas Driver’s License or state-issued identification card do not need an EIC to vote.  Name or address updates can be done online and do not need to be done in person.

There is no word on whether the agency plans to accept appointments on Saturday, October 5, two days before the Oct. 7 deadline to register to vote in the November 5 presidential election.