![]() ![]() Eliot Shapleigh, D-El Paso, and the Texas Border Coalition (TBC), have argued that neither of those concerns were in in doubt because Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff has been pushing states to embrace enhanced driver’s licenses for months. Supporters of the enhanced driver's license, including state Sen. ![]() In the eight-page opinion, Abbott said an enhanced driver’s license is consistent with the current federal law on passports provided it is approved by the Homeland Security Secretary and conforms to the technology, security, and operational requirements of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). The licenses would be used for the purpose of crossing the border between Texas and Mexico. Rick Perry had asked Abbott if an enhanced driver's license conflicts with federal law. Davis, Jr., director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, Gov. McALLEN, January 22 - With a long-awaited opinion, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott appears to have opened the way for Texas to start an enhanced driver’s license pilot program. Written by Steve Taylor, Rio Grande Guardian With a long-awaited opinion, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott appears to have opened the way for Texas to start an enhanced driver’s license pilot program. ![]() Abbott says 'yes' to enhanced driver's license ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |