Texas Scorecard by Brandon Waltens 9/30/2025
The move follows an explosive audit by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.The Texas Department of Public Safety has suspended the issuance of certain commercial driver licenses in response to new emergency rules from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration—rules prompted by a nationwide audit that exposed widespread violations of federal law, including in Texas.
Effective immediately, DPS will no longer issue or renew non-domicile CDLs, commercial learner permits, or any commercial licenses for refugees, asylees, or DACA recipients.
The agency confirmed the suspension also halts any pending applications or testing for drivers in those categories. Those who already hold these licenses are expected to receive further guidance as DPS works with federal officials on next steps.
More:
https://texasscorecard.com/state/texas-halts-cdls-for-refugees-asylees-and-daca-recipients-after-federal-audit/
