As of November, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has implemented new identification requirements. Motorists must now show proof of their legal status for vehicle registrations and renewals. Sign up for the Hello, Houston! daily newsletter to get local reports like this delivered directly to your inbox.

The policy shift has left county offices across the state scrambling to adapt. The changes came after Republican State Rep. Brian Harrison sent a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott demanding action to prevent undocumented immigrants from registering vehicles. With an estimated 1.7 million undocumented immigrants living in Texas, the policy could have far-reaching implications for mobility, and public safety in the state.

In an interview with Houston Matters (video and audio above), r

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