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Texas stops issuing CDLs to non-citizens to comply with feds - FreightWaves

Detected July 11, 2026 · in Trucking / FMCSA Compliance

Texas has stopped issuing Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) to non-citizens to comply with federal requirements, affecting trucking operations in the state.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 11, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Non-citizen CDL applicants and holders in Texas, and carriers employing them. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate; no grace period announced.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

Texas no longer issues CDLs to non-citizens, including renewals and upgrades.

Who it affects

Non-citizen CDL applicants and holders in Texas, and carriers employing them.

What you must do

Non-citizen drivers must verify their CDL status and seek alternative licensing options (e.g., from other states or federal waivers).

Deadline

Immediate; no grace period announced.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxOUlBzNm8tbkwzTG9NYzNkbl9ubTlBVk5uaUQ5UG1Kd2Fmd2lFWW1OS3ZVYXNJMGtnSk9XeEtIZzFVcDh5QTlMNENLZkJBZzNtOENpOXJDSFhtY0NvOElMNlpvcDFrLVdBVHN4elRiSm5CUmYwUWdEVHM4cnFFamd2ZlJwOWY0RlhyQ2pUMXhMdEU2bm9jQ2lWYnVB?oc=5

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