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Wednesday, February 06, 2013  The Department of Public Safety announced to the public that it will be extending the office hours at the Amarillo Driver License Office.

Friday, August 17, 2012  TxDMV will be making changes to the way the transfer of vehicle ownership will occur. Two phases will make indentification a requirement.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Study: A teenage driver's risk of dying in a crash goes up sharply with other teens in the car

Sunday, March 20, 2011  A group wants to raise state licensing requirements to a consistent level nationwide to age 18 for a full license, and restricted driving from 16-18.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  Texas Department of Transportation driver's license offices will close on Thursday for the holidays.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010  New Mexicans could renew their driver's licenses online or over the telephone under legislation approved by the Senate.

Tuesday, December 01, 2009  New Mexico's senators are asking the Department of Homeland Security to tell New Mexicans whether or not they will need passports on domestic flights after the New Year.

Thursday, August 27, 2009  There's been a new agency created by state lawmakers. One that will oversee vehicle titles, license plates and car registrations.

Thursday, April 09, 2009  Texas Department of Public Safety driver's license offices will be closed Friday for statewide computer maintenance.

Monday, March 16, 2009  Some Democratic legislators today joined other Texans who say they've had trouble getting a driver's license under new Department of Public Safety rules.

Monday, January 12, 2009  State Sen. Randy Brogdon is sponsoring a bill to prohibit the state Department of Public Safety from requiring driver's license applicants to give their fingerprints.