Texas urges Congress to allow U.S. citizens to use REAL ID cards for land and sea border crossings.

The Texas Legislature urges Congress to allow U.S. citizens to use REAL ID cards as a travel document for arrivals at land and sea ports-of-entry. Currently, U.S. citizens entering the United States by land or sea must present a passport or other travel document that denotes identity and citizenship. Travel documents must comply with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, established in 2008 to strengthen border security. REAL ID cards, which denote both identity and lawful status, are not yet recognized as compliant with this initiative.

Texas urges Congress to allow U.S. citizens to use REAL ID cards for land and sea border crossings.

The Texas Legislature urges Congress to allow U.S. citizens to use REAL ID cards as a travel document for arrivals at land and sea ports-of-entry. Currently, U.S. citizens entering the United States by land or sea must present a passport or other travel document that denotes identity and citizenship. Travel documents must comply with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, established in 2008 to strengthen border security. REAL ID cards, which denote both identity and lawful status, are not yet recognized as compliant with this initiative.