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.