Texas adds deaf, hard of hearing designation to driver’s licenses

New driver’s license symbol aids people with communication differences

The voluntary license designation, along with training for police officers, is aimed at making law enforcement interactions safer for people with autism, hearing loss or other disabilities.

Texas DPS Adds New “Deaf/Hard of Hearing” Option To Driver Licenses

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), in partnership with the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD), has updated Texas driver licenses (DL) and identification (ID) cards under the Texas Driving with Disability Program. Participants can now have either “Communication Impediment” or the new “Deaf/Hard of Hearing” designation placed on the front of their DL or ID card. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), in partne…

Texas DPS adds option to list hearing impairment, communication impediment on driver's license

The changes apply to driver's license and identification cards issued under the Texas Driving with Disability Program.

Texas adds deaf, hard of hearing designation to driver’s licenses

The Texas Department of Public Safety has expanded its Driving with Disability Program to include a new "deaf/hard of hearing" designation on driver's licenses to improve communication between officers and drivers during traffic stops.

DPS announces driver license card updates under Texas Driving with Disability Program

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), in partnership with the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD), announces changes to Texas-issued driver license (DL) and identification (ID) cards under the Texas Driving with Disability Program to improve communication between law enforcement and Texans with certain disabilities and health conditions. Now, customers who voluntarily participate in the Texas Driving with Disability Pr…

Texas Expands Driving with Disability Program

A Texas program inspired by one mother’s efforts to help protect her son during traffic stops is expanding statewide to help drivers with disabilities and communication challenges interact more safely with law enforcement.