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Does Texas law actually require a Texas-issued DL to drive on Texas roads even if you have a valid license from your home state? Why does this officer think it does? New Braunfels, TX - NBPD Officer Beverly Fraga (#218) stopped a driver after following him from a gas station. The driver presented a valid out-of-state driver’s license. Fraga repeatedly demanded a Texas-issued DL, treating the presented license as invalid or insufficient, and issued citations for no driver’s license and expired driver’s license. Sgt. Hobbs later arrived. Driver argued he was not a Texas resident and did not need a Texas DL. Fraga insisted otherwise while holding the license. Citations were written. Driver was released. All citations were dismissed. Driver requested body and dash cam. Footage reportedly showed Fraga made statements about the stop and reason for ordering the driver out that did not match the video. Sgt. Hobbs is quoted telling Fraga the driver was “baiting” her. He filed formal a complaint with NBPD. No reported outcome. ❓Does insisting on a Texas DL from a non-resident with a valid license constitute looking out for public safety or looking out for the city coffers? ❓If you were pulled over and presented a valid out-of-state license, how would you respond to a demand for a Texas DL?