Texas DPS Offices Reopen After Crowdstrike Incidents

You can now count the Texas DPS driver's license offices among the victims of the global Crowdstrike incident. Though offices were closed last week due to the computer systems being down, all are reopened now according to cbsaustin.com.

The closures were all about one bad software update. The same outage that affected computers across the globe also took down the system they use to schedule appointments and issue driver's licenses.

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The Crowdstike issue, though found on Microsoft Windows machines is not a Microsoft issue. Crowdstrike is a separate system used to keep hackers out, but the recent rollout glitch slowed businesses and services to a halt worldwide.

DPS Offices Are By Appointment Only

If you need a new driver's license, the DPS in Texas operates by appointment only. Those appointments are made online at dps.texas.gov.

Those driver's licenses are valid for up to 8 years if you are 18 and older. That is a lot of time for laws and rules to change.

If you have an older family member you might want to let them in on these recent changes. I've seen more than one person surprised by the new Federal Real ID Act.

Real ID Is A Real Pain For Some

Though Texas began issuing the Real ID cards in 2016 it has been a long process. As of May 7, 2025, your Texas ID will no longer work for federal identification if you don't have the gold star in the right-hand corner.

Texas Drivers: Don't Get Caught With One Of These 7 Things In Your Car

If you go to the DPS office to get a new picture ID and don't have that gold star, you will need your Birth Certificate, among other things. CLICK HERE to find out more.