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TSA begins REAL ID enforcement; What travelers need to know


Published on 2025-05-07 21:26:30 - KTSM
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  • EL PASO, Texas (KTSM)
  • The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is now enforcing the federal REAL ID requirement. Beginning Wednesday, May 7, travelers boarding domestic flights will need to present a REAL ID, typically marked by a gold star on the top corner of a state-issued driver's license or ID card. According to the Texas Department of [
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has started enforcing the REAL ID Act at airport security checkpoints across the United States, requiring travelers to present either a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to board domestic flights. This enforcement, which began on May 7, 2025, marks the final phase of a long-delayed initiative aimed at enhancing security by setting federal standards for state-issued identification. Travelers without a REAL ID can use alternative forms of ID such as a passport or military ID. The implementation of REAL ID has been postponed multiple times due to various reasons including state readiness and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the TSA is now fully enforcing the new identification requirements to ensure a smoother transition for air travelers.

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