Texas Driver's License Offices Close Statewide Due to Unspecified Outage

The Texas Department of Public Safety has shut down offices and its website, with closures expected to last through the New Year holiday.

Driver's license offices across Texas were closed Monday following a technology outage affecting the Department of Public Safety.
The DPS website was also down, suggesting the outage impacted the department's digital systems as well as physical locations.
Offices will remain closed Tuesday and Wednesday for the New Year's holiday, with no confirmation of reopening on Thursday.
The department has not disclosed details about the outage or how long it is expected to last, offering no immediate comment on the situation.
DPS staff are working to reschedule appointments for affected customers and have apologized for the inconvenience caused.