Driver license reference
Texas
CURRENT
Current Texas reference layout
Introduced: Reference update: 2025
Fictional specimen
TX · Front
Visual field placement only
Not an actual ID · no personal information
Fictional specimen
TX · Back
Visual field placement only
Not an actual ID · no personal information
DOB: Front, lower data panel.
Expiration: Front, lower-right date field.
Photograph: Front, left portrait panel.
Signature: Front, below portrait area.
Barcode: Back, lower half.
REAL ID: Reference callout for compliant-document marking when present.
Major visible features
- Fictional star-field background
- Microprint inspection reminder
- Secondary image callout
- Front/back barcode relationship cue
Reference note: Synthetic visual guide. Inspect documented features but do not state or imply that a document is genuine.
PREVIOUS — MAY STILL BE VALID
Prior Texas reference layout
Introduced: Reference period: 2020–2025
Fictional specimen
TX · Front
Visual field placement only
Not an actual ID · no personal information
Fictional specimen
TX · Back
Visual field placement only
Not an actual ID · no personal information
DOB: Front, lower data panel.
Expiration: Front, right-side data field.
Photograph: Front, left portrait panel.
Signature: Front, below portrait area.
Barcode: Back, bottom panel.
REAL ID: Reference-only placement callout.
Major visible features
- Fictional previous color key
- Back barcode position
- Document field grouping
Reference note: Earlier unexpired designs may still legitimately be presented. Follow employer policy and applicable law.
RETIRED
Retired Texas reference layout
Introduced: Historical reference
Fictional specimen
TX · Front
Visual field placement only
Not an actual ID · no personal information
Fictional specimen
TX · Back
Visual field placement only
Not an actual ID · no personal information
DOB: Front, reference-only field.
Expiration: Front, reference-only field.
Photograph: Front, reference-only portrait panel.
Signature: Front, reference-only signature panel.
Barcode: Back, reference-only barcode panel.
REAL ID: Not applicable in this retired reference.
Major visible features
- Historical field placement
- Reference-only color cue
- Retired classification
Reference note: For history and visual context only. It never replaces staff judgment, required training, or policy.