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This resolution urges the U.S. Congress to allow REAL ID cards to be used as valid travel documents for U.S. citizens entering the country at land and sea ports-of-entry. The resolution highlights that while the REAL ID Act of 2005 established uniform standards for identification cards that prove identity and lawful status, these cards are currently not recognized under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), which defines acceptable travel documents. Currently, travelers must present a passport, passport card, enhanced driver's license, or other specific documents to enter the United States. The resolution notes that millions of travelers enter the United States through Texas's southern border annually, and many of these travelers are U.S. citizens with REAL ID cards. By allowing REAL ID cards as a travel document, the resolution argues that border crossing could become more efficient and convenient. Additionally, the resolution instructs the Texas secretary of state to formally communicate this request to key federal government officials, including the President, Senate President, House Speaker, and the Texas congressional delegation, with a request to enter the resolution in the Congressional Record.

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