Under 521.028(a), the license remains valid while the service member is absent from Texas, but upon honorable discharge it remains valid until which date?

Under 521.028(a), the license remains valid while the service member is absent from Texas, but upon honorable discharge it remains valid until which date?

• A. The 91st day after discharge
• B. The date of return to this state
• C. The earlier of the 91st day after discharge or the date the person returns
• D. The license becomes invalid immediately upon discharge

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is how Texas treats a service member’s driver's license after honorable discharge. When deployed, the license stays valid, and after discharge there’s a limited grace period to reestablish status. The best answer says it remains valid until the earlier of two dates: 91 days after discharge or the date the service member returns to Texas. This means you get a safety window to sort things out: if you come back to Texas before 91 days, your license stays valid until your return; if you’re still out for more than 91 days, the grace ends at 91 days after discharge. This prevents automatic loss of driving privileges during the reintegration period.

The idea being tested is how Texas treats a service member’s driver's license after honorable discharge. When deployed, the license stays valid, and after discharge there’s a limited grace period to reestablish status. The best answer says it remains valid until the earlier of two dates: 91 days after discharge or the date the service member returns to Texas. This means you get a safety window to sort things out: if you come back to Texas before 91 days, your license stays valid until your return; if you’re still out for more than 91 days, the grace ends at 91 days after discharge. This prevents automatic loss of driving privileges during the reintegration period.