What you'll need to board a plane after May 7
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The clock is ticking as the United States prepares to require a “REAL ID” from those looking to ride on planes or visit federal facilities after May 7.
What is a REAL ID?
According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the REAL ID Act was passed by Congress in 2005 following the September 11 terrorist attacks.
“The Act established minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards and prohibits certain federal agencies from accepting for official purposes licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet these standards,” according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website.
How do I know if I have a REAL ID?
The federal agency said that to know if you have a Texas REAL ID-compliant card, you’ll have a golden star marking in the upper top portion of your card.
