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Texas passport guides

Short, sourced answers for each case, with links to the Texas offices that handle it.

How to get a U.S. passport in Texas

Step-by-step guide to a first U.S. passport in Texas: form DS-11, documents, fees, where to apply and how long it takes.

How to renew a U.S. passport in Texas

Who can renew by mail with form DS-82, who must apply in person at a Texas acceptance facility, current renewal fee and where to send it.

Passport for a child under 16 in Texas

Both parents, form DS-11 and DS-3053, documents, fees and the Texas offices that accept children's applications.

Expedited and urgent passports in Texas

Expedited service for $60, travel within 14 days, life-or-death emergencies and the passport agencies serving Texas.

Passport fees in Texas

Official U.S. passport fees for adults, renewals and children, the $35 acceptance fee at Texas offices, expedite and delivery fees, and how to pay.

How long does a passport take in Texas?

Current State Department processing times for routine and expedited passports, mailing time, and what to do when you travel soon.

Passport photos in Texas

Photo rules for U.S. passports and the Texas acceptance facilities that take passport photos on site, by city.

Lost or stolen passport in Texas

How to report a lost or stolen passport with form DS-64 and replace it in person in Texas with form DS-11.

Changing the name on your passport in Texas

Which form to use after marriage, divorce or a court order, the documents needed, and when you must apply in person in Texas.

REAL ID or passport: what Texas travelers need

When a Texas REAL ID is enough, when you need a passport book or card, and what TSA accepts at airport security.

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