As I have already said, Texas requires you to carry a picture ID at all times. And yes I think it is
time for nation ID card with a picture. In case you have not notices we are having a nation
security crises at our southern border. We also need E-verify.
@jpsb False. You are required to have an ID when engaged in a "privilege" like driving on a public road.
When You Must I.D. In Texas
https://blog.uslawshield.com/when-you-must-id-in-texas/...Let’s look at a hypothetical scenario:
David the Driver is riding around with his buddy, Patrick the Passenger. David has a bit of a lead foot, and is cruising at 60mph down a 35mph street. David and Patrick see flashing blue lights behind them, and a peace officer is quickly at David’s window, asking for David’s license and insurance information.
Does David have to present his ID? Yes! He his driving, and he has to show his Driver’s License to the officer. Further, if David holds a License to Carry and is carrying a handgun, he must present his license to carry as well.
What about Patrick? Is he under the same obligation to ID to the officer as David? No! Because Patrick is not under arrest (the legal requirement), and he is not exercising a privilege that requires a license (Patrick is just along for the ride), he is under no legal obligation to present his ID to the officer, or to provide him with any identifying information. He can refuse to answer the officer’s questions without fear of committing a criminal act. However, even though Patrick is not required to ID himself, he is still under an obligation to be truthful if he chooses to respond. Let’s go back to the hypothetical scenario:
The officer shines his flashlight in Patrick’s face and says “Hey fella, give me your name and ID.†Patrick, knowing that because he is a passenger he does not have to give his name, says “Sure, my name is Larry the Liar.â€
If Patrick had just refused to give his name, he would have been completely within his rights. But, by giving a false name, Patrick has just broken the law! It is a Class B misdemeanor in Texas to intentionally give a false or fictitious name to a peace officer if you are 1) under arrest; 2) being detained; or 3) the peace officer has good cause to believe you are a witness to a crime....