Texas Driver License Photo: 2x2 Out-of-State Mail Renewal Rules (2026)
Texas DPS out-of-state mail renewals require a 2x2 passport-style photo for eligible applicants. Learn who qualifies and how to prepare the exact photo.
Overview
Texas does not generally use a bring-your-own photo workflow for normal in-office driver licence issuance. The user-supplied photo path matters for a narrower case: eligible out-of-state renewals by mail through Texas DPS.
For that mail-renewal flow, Texas DPS explicitly requires a 2 × 2 inch passport-style photo. That makes the Texas state-specific workflow suitable for Passlens when you are renewing from outside Texas and meet DPS eligibility rules.
Official Specifications
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Document | Driver License |
| Size | 51 × 51 mm |
| Background | White |
| Head height | 25–35 mm |
| Note | Only for eligible Texas out-of-state renewals by mail. Texas DPS requires a 2x2 passport-style photo with the mailed renewal packet. |
Texas DPS points applicants to the out-of-state mail-renewal process and lists a 2 × 2 passport-style photo among the required items. In practice, that means the same square photo format and plain white background used for U.S. passport photos.
Who This Applies To
- Texas residents temporarily living outside the state for work, study, or military-related reasons.
- Applicants who meet the Texas DPS mail-renewal age and eligibility rules.
- People who need the out-of-state mail path rather than a normal in-person renewal.
How to Make It with Passlens
- Choose the US Texas Driver License preset.
- Upload a sharp front-facing portrait with a neutral expression.
- Keep the crop square and the background plain white.
- Export the exact 2 × 2 inch photo and include it with your Texas DPS mail-renewal packet.