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REAL ID Now Required for Domestic Flights: What You Need to Know

Published: May 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM

Tags: real id, domestic air travel, airport security, kprc 2 news, hobby airport, tsa, travel preparation, identification requirements, federal buildings

Starting today, a REAL ID-compliant card is necessary for domestic air travel and access to certain federal buildings. Passed in 2005 following the 9/11 Commission's recommendations, the REAL ID Act aims to enhance security and improve air travel safety. KPRC 2's Cathy Hernandez is live at Hobby Airport to explain how this impacts travelers.

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REAL ID Now Required for Domestic Flights: What You Need to Know

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