You, Us, and the Great Texas Driver's License Caper: A Tracking Odyssey (Because Apparently, Patience is a Virtue We Texans Haven't Mastered)
Let's face it, folks. We Texans like things big. Big hair, big trucks, and let's not forget, the BIG WAIT for our very own driver's licenses. You applied, paid the (ridiculously low, let's be honest) fee, and now you're staring at your mailbox like a lovesick puppy waiting for its human to return. But fear not, my fellow driver's license-less comrades, because this post is here to answer the burning question in your yeehaw hearts: Can you track that glorious piece of plastic freedom in the mail?
Hold Your Horses (and Your Mail): The Truth About Tracking
Well, buckle up, buttercup, because the answer is a resounding...maybe. Unlike that delicious Whataburger order you can track with religious fervor, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) doesn't exactly offer a real-time, CSI: Miami-style tracking system for your driver's license. But wait! There's a glimmer of hope! The DPS website offers a "Where's My DL or ID?" page where you can enter your driver's license number and date of birth. This might tell you if your license is still chilling in DPS HQ or if it's finally moseying on over to your mailbox.
But here's the kicker: Even if it says "mailed," you might be waiting a while. We're talking weeks, folks. WEEKS. So, what's a Texan to do in the meantime?
Distraction Techniques for the Driver's License-Deprived
- Channel your inner Dale Earnhardt Jr. and practice your best NASCAR commentary. Vroom vroom, baby!
- Dust off your old rollerblades and pretend you're in a retro music video. Because hey, at least you won't get a ticket without a license, right? (Disclaimer: Please don't actually do this on a busy highway.)
- Master the art of the Texas two-step. You might not be driving, but you can still strut your stuff.
- Befriend your mail carrier. Maybe, just maybe, they'll take pity on you and prioritize your delivery. (But bribes are strictly not recommended.)
Remember, friends, patience is a virtue. Even in Texas. But hey, at least you have this hilarious post to keep you company while you wait. And who knows, maybe your driver's license will show up just in time for your next rodeo adventure. In the meantime, stay strong, stay hydrated (it's Texas, after all), and keep on waiting (and maybe refreshing your DPS status every five minutes, we won't judge).