I am in valid H1B status with an approved I-797 and a valid I-94, but I don't have a current visa stamp in my passport. How can I successfully transfer my valid out-of-state driver's license to a Texas driver's license, and what documents will the DPS accept?
Yes, you can transfer your out-of-state license to Texas without taking a driving test, even with an expired visa stamp. Texas DPS explicitly accepts an expired visa to prove lawful presence as long as your foreign passport is unexpired and you provide a valid Form {"term": "I-94", "text": "I-94"}.
You do not have to take a driving test. Surrendering your valid out-of-state license waives both the knowledge and skills exams.
Texas DPS uses the {"term": "SAVE", "text": "SAVE"} system to verify your immigration status. The official DPS policy states that primary identification for temporary visitors includes a valid, unexpired foreign passport with an attached visa and a valid Form I-94. The policy explicitly notes that the visa may be expired.
