Oct 10, 2000 BIG SIGH OF RELIEF! I passed the vision part of my. I had surgery Jan 21st and had to renew my license IN. I passed the vision part of my driver's test. In addition to the regular driver license renewal requirements, individuals 79 years of age or older must meet extra requirements to renew their license. Individuals 79 years of age or older must visit the driver license office in person to renew driver license or identification card and will be required to take a vision test.

In Texas, driver license matters are handled by the; vehicle registration, license plates and disability parking issues are overseen by the. While the myriad rules and regulations that exist apply to Texas drivers of all ages and stages, the state imposes some special requirements and restrictions on older drivers. Specifically, Texas: • requires drivers ages 79 to 84 to renew their licenses in person every 6 years; those 85 and older must renew in person every two years • requires drivers age 79 and over to take a vision test and submit to a medical evaluation process when renewing their licenses, and • accepts requests from doctors, family members and others for the DMV to conduct unsafe driver investigations. License Renewal Rules for Older Drivers Special rules apply to drivers who are 79 and older who seek to renew their licenses. Time limits: Drivers ages 78 and under must renew every 12 years; those meeting specific may renew in one of four ways: • • by phone—call 866-357-3639 • by mail—those who receive an invitation to renew by mail must follow the instructions on it, or • in person at a.

Drivers ages 79 to 84 must renew in person every six years; those 85 and older must renew on their second birthday after the previous expiration date. Driver Penna Usb Mediacom. Vision test: Required at in-person renewal.