Expedited Passport Services
Across Texas
From Houston to Dallas, Austin to San Antonio, Fast Passport Center connects Texas travelers with emergency and expedited passport processing — as fast as 24 hours.
Find Your CityProcessing Times
Passport Processing Options Across Texas
Texas is a massive state — 268,000 square miles with 30 million residents and a single regional passport agency in Houston. Whether you are in El Paso (700+ miles from Houston), the Rio Grande Valley, or the Panhandle, most Texas travelers choose a U.S. Department of State registered passport courier for predictable, professional processing without the long drive.
Business Days
Fast Passport Center
- Registered U.S. Department of State Courier
- Reserved agency submission
- Predictable turnaround
- Ideal for upcoming trips
- Document review included
- Dedicated agent assigned to your case
- Daily status updates — never left guessing
- Not affected by government shutdowns
Weeks
Fast Passport Center
- Registered U.S. Department of State Courier
- Reserved agency submission
- Faster than self-service
- Good for planned travel
- Document review included
- Dedicated agent assigned to your case
- Daily status updates — never left guessing
- Not affected by government shutdowns
Months
Self-Service (Post Office)
- No courier access — standard mail only
- Workload & wait times shift with shutdowns and budget fights
- In-person clerk appointment required
- No document review — errors cause rejection
- No dedicated agent — you are on your own
- Updates only by physical mail letter
- No phone or email contact for your case
- Can't upgrade speed after submission
- Not suitable if travel is within 10 weeks
Hours*
Regional Agency Processing
Strictly for documented life-or-death emergencies. You must obtain an appointment in advance — no walk-ins permitted.
- Appointment required — no walk-ins allowed
- Life-or-death emergencies only
- Bereavement or medical crisis
- Expect to wait all day or return next day
*Processing speed depends on eligibility and documentation. Not all applicants qualify for Regional Agency Processing.
Texas Cities
Choose Your Texas Location
Select your city to view local acceptance facilities, processing options, and expedited services tailored to your area.
36 cities live · 0 more coming soon
Houston
Texas
Houston's premier expedited passport processing hub
- Houston metro area coverage
- Serving The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Katy
Dallas
Texas
North Texas expedited passport services
- Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
- Serving Plano, Frisco, Irving
Austin
Texas
Central Texas expedited passport processing
- Travis County coverage
- Serving Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown
San Antonio
Texas
South Texas expedited passport services
- Bexar County coverage
- Serving New Braunfels, Schertz, Converse
Fort Worth
Texas
Tarrant County expedited passport processing
- Fort Worth area coverage
- Serving Arlington, Grapevine, Keller
El Paso
Texas
West Texas border expedited passport services
- El Paso County coverage
- Serving Horizon City, Socorro, Clint
Arlington
Texas
Tarrant County expedited passport services
- Arlington area coverage
- Serving Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Kennedale
Corpus Christi
Texas
Coastal Bend expedited passport processing
- Nueces County coverage
- Serving Portland, Robstown, Flour Bluff
Plano
Texas
Collin County expedited passport services
- Plano area coverage
- Serving Allen, Richardson, Murphy
Laredo
Texas
South Texas border expedited passport services
- Webb County coverage
- Serving Rio Bravo, El Cenizo
Lubbock
Texas
West Texas expedited passport processing
- Lubbock County coverage
- Serving Wolfforth, Shallowater
Garland
Texas
Dallas County expedited passport services
- Garland area coverage
- Serving Rowlett, Sachse, Wylie
Irving
Texas
Dallas County expedited passport processing
- Irving area coverage
- Serving Las Colinas, Valley Ranch, Coppell
Amarillo
Texas
Panhandle expedited passport services
- Potter & Randall County coverage
- Serving Canyon, Bushland
Grand Prairie
Texas
Dallas County expedited passport processing
- Grand Prairie area coverage
- Serving Arlington, Irving, Mansfield
Brownsville
Texas
Rio Grande Valley expedited passport services
- Cameron County coverage
- Serving Harlingen, San Benito, Los Fresnos
McKinney
Texas
Collin County expedited passport processing
- McKinney area coverage
- Serving Allen, Prosper, Melissa
Frisco
Texas
Collin & Denton County expedited passport services
- Frisco area coverage
- Serving Little Elm, The Colony, Prosper
Pasadena
Texas
Harris County expedited passport processing
- Pasadena area coverage
- Serving Deer Park, La Porte, South Houston
Mesquite
Texas
Dallas County expedited passport services
- Mesquite area coverage
- Serving Balch Springs, Sunnyvale, Garland
Killeen
Texas
Central Texas expedited passport processing near Fort Cavazos
- Bell County coverage
- Serving Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Temple
McAllen
Texas
Rio Grande Valley expedited passport services
- Hidalgo County coverage
- Serving Edinburg, Mission, Pharr
Waco
Texas
Central Texas expedited passport processing
- McLennan County coverage
- Serving Hewitt, Woodway, Bellmead
Denton
Texas
North Texas expedited passport services
- Denton County coverage
- Serving Lewisville, Flower Mound, Corinth
Midland
Texas
Permian Basin expedited passport processing
- Midland County coverage
- Serving Odessa, Andrews
Carrollton
Texas
Dallas & Denton County expedited passport services
- Carrollton area coverage
- Serving Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell
Abilene
Texas
West Central Texas expedited passport processing
- Taylor & Jones County coverage
- Serving Dyess AFB area
Beaumont
Texas
Southeast Texas expedited passport services
- Jefferson County coverage
- Serving Port Arthur, Nederland, Lumberton
Round Rock
Texas
Austin metro expedited passport processing
- Williamson County coverage
- Serving Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Leander
Odessa
Texas
Permian Basin expedited passport services
- Ector County coverage
- Serving Midland, Andrews, Monahans
Wichita Falls
Texas
North Texas expedited passport processing near Sheppard AFB
- Wichita County coverage
- Serving Burkburnett, Iowa Park
Richardson
Texas
Telecom Corridor expedited passport services near UTD
- Collin & Dallas County coverage
- Serving Plano, Garland, Allen
Tyler
Texas
East Texas expedited passport processing
- Smith County coverage
- Serving Whitehouse, Lindale, Bullard
Lewisville
Texas
Denton County expedited passport services
- Lewisville area coverage
- Serving Flower Mound, Highland Village, The Colony
Pearland
Texas
Brazoria County expedited passport processing
- Pearland area coverage
- Serving Friendswood, Manvel, Alvin
San Angelo
Texas
West Central Texas expedited passport services
- Tom Green County coverage
- Serving Goodfellow AFB area, Wall
Statewide Coverage
Communities We Serve Across Texas
Don't see your city in the directory above? You're still covered. Every Texas community below is served through our nearest hub — with the same fast, reliable expedited passport processing.
Dallas Core & Uptown
Hub: DallasDowntown Dallas, Uptown, Oak Lawn, Deep Ellum, and Knox-Henderson — all within the 635 loop and served from the Dallas hub. Uber/Lyft access to DFW International takes 30–45 minutes.
North Dallas Suburbs
Hub: PlanoCollin County tech corridor — Plano, Allen, McKinney, and Frisco. All cities are 30–45 minutes north of Downtown Dallas on US-75 or the Dallas North Tollway.
Mid-Cities & Denton County
Hub: Fort WorthHEB area, Euless, Bedford, and Denton County suburbs along SH-121. DFW Airport is literally within this corridor — critical for airport-adjacent passport needs.
Southwest Tarrant & Johnson County
Hub: ArlingtonArlington, Mansfield, Burleson, and Cleburne — south of I-20 on US-287. Johnson County travelers often route through the Fort Worth hub for fastest service.
Not finding your exact community? Call us at 877-253-0084 — we serve all of Texas.
Passport Acceptance Facilities
Where to Submit a New Passport in Texas
First-time applicants — and most applicants who are not eligible for a standard mail-in renewal — must apply in person at a passport acceptance clerk. Texas has hundreds of acceptance facilities across post offices, county clerk offices, and public libraries. Below are key facilities in major Texas metro areas. All locations require an appointment.
Houston Main Post Office
Houston Metro401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77201
Downtown Houston's primary passport acceptance facility. Photo services available on-site. Busiest facility in Harris County — book 2–3 weeks in advance during peak travel seasons.
Dallas Main Post Office
DFW Metroplex400 N Ervay St, Dallas, TX 75201
Downtown Dallas passport acceptance hub. Photo services available. Servicing the central Dallas area including Uptown, Deep Ellum, and Oak Lawn neighborhoods.
Austin Main Post Office
Central Texas8225 Cross Park Dr, Austin, TX 78710
Primary passport acceptance facility for Travis County. Photo services available. High demand from UT students and faculty — appointments fill quickly before semester breaks.
San Antonio Main Post Office
South Texas10410 Perrin Beitel Rd, San Antonio, TX 78284
Largest passport acceptance facility in South Texas. Walk-in capacity limited — arrive before 9:00 AM for best availability. Photo services on-site.
Fort Worth Main Post Office
DFW Metroplex4600 Mark IV Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76161
Primary passport acceptance facility for Tarrant County. Serves Fort Worth, Arlington, and Mid-Cities area. Passport photos available — no appointment needed for photos only.
El Paso Main Post Office
West Texas8401 Boeing Dr, El Paso, TX 79910
Westernmost Texas passport acceptance facility serving El Paso County and Fort Bliss military community. Photo services available. Bilingual staff.
Collin County Clerk — McKinney
DFW Metroplex2300 Bloomdale Rd, McKinney, TX 75071
Primary acceptance facility for Collin County — serves Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney. Appointment recommended. No photo services — bring your own passport photos.
Bexar County District Clerk
South Texas300 Dolorosa St, San Antonio, TX 78205
County-operated passport acceptance office in downtown San Antonio. Appointment required. No photo services on-site. Serves all Bexar County including military communities at JBSA.
How This Works With Fast Passport Center
If you plan to use a registered courier service to speed up your passport, you must sign up with us before visiting the acceptance clerk. If you go to the clerk first without a courier arrangement, the clerk will submit your application through the standard postal mail route — and once that happens, we cannot intervene or take over the process. Secure your courier service now, then visit the clerk prepared.
Select your city page for a complete list of acceptance facilities in your area. Each city page lists the nearest post offices, county clerk offices, and libraries that accept passport applications.
State Resources
Texas Passport Resources
Everything Texas travelers need — photo locations, shipping options, airports, vital records, and the regional passport agency.
Passport Photo Locations
Find a location near you — most offer walk-in service
CVS Pharmacy
Walk-in passport photos at most Texas locations
Walgreens
Appointment recommended, walk-ins accepted across Texas
UPS Store
Also handles overnight shipping of documents statewide
FedEx Office
Photos + shipping in one stop in all major Texas cities
Walmart
Photo center at select Texas locations
Photo requirements: 2×2 inches, white or off-white background, taken within the last 6 months. Most chain locations know the rules, but always double-check before submitting — a bad photo is the #1 reason passport applications get delayed.
Major Texas Airports
International departure points — verify passport validity before booking
George Bush Intercontinental
2800 N Terminal Rd, Houston, TX 77032
Dallas/Fort Worth International
2400 Aviation Dr, DFW Airport, TX 75261
Austin-Bergstrom International
3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719
San Antonio International
9800 Airport Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78216
El Paso International
6701 Convair Rd, El Paso, TX 79925
William P. Hobby Airport
7800 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX 77061
Texas Passport Agencies
For life-or-death emergencies & travel within 14 days
Houston Passport Agency
1919 Smith St, Suite 1400
Houston, TX 77002
Serves southern & central Texas
Dallas Passport Agency
300 Commerce St, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75242
Serves DFW metroplex & northern Texas
El Paso Passport Agency
303 N Oregon St, Suite 200
El Paso, TX 79901
Serves El Paso & far west Texas
Regional agencies require proof of travel within 14 days (or 28 days if a visa is needed). Most Texas travelers find that using an approved courier like Fast Passport Center is faster and more convenient than driving to a regional passport agency.
Texas Vital Records
Birth certificates for passport applications
First-time passport applicants need a certified birth certificate. Texas birth records can be ordered online, by mail, or in person through the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Unit.
Order Texas Birth CertificateRush processing available — typically 2–3 weeks
$22 per certified copy + shipping
Shipping & Document Delivery
Overnight options for getting documents to the processing center fast
Pro Tip for Texas Travelers
Texas is home to multiple major military installations including Fort Cavazos, Fort Bliss, Joint Base San Antonio, and Dyess AFB. Military families often need expedited passports for PCS moves, deployment travel, and family emergency travel. Additionally, Texas border cities like El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen see high demand for passport renewals for Mexico travel. If you are traveling during spring break (March) or summer peak season (June–August), start your expedited application at least 6–8 weeks early.
FAQ
Texas Passport Questions
Quick answers for travelers applying for passports across the state of Texas.
Does Texas have its own regional passport agency?
Yes — Texas is served by three regional passport agencies. The Houston Passport Agency (1919 Smith St, Suite 1400, Houston, TX 77002) serves southern and central Texas. The Dallas Passport Agency (300 Commerce St, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75242) serves the DFW metroplex and northern Texas. The El Paso Passport Agency (303 N Oregon St, Suite 200, El Paso, TX 79901) serves El Paso and far west Texas. All three handle life-or-death emergencies and travel within 14 days by appointment only. Most Texas travelers find that using an approved courier like Fast Passport Center is faster and more convenient than scheduling an appointment at a regional agency.
How fast can I get a passport in Texas?
With Fast Passport Center's courier service, Texas travelers can receive a passport in as little as 24 hours. Our standard expedited service ranges from 3 to 9 business days. Routine processing through the post office typically takes 6 to 13 weeks.
Do I need to visit a passport acceptance facility in Texas?
First-time applicants, minors, and those replacing lost or stolen passports must visit an acceptance facility (typically a post office, county clerk, or public library). Renewals for adults can usually be done by mail without an in-person visit. Texas has hundreds of acceptance facilities across all major metro areas.
Which Texas airport should I fly from with an expired passport?
If your passport is expired or soon to expire, you should not book international travel until you have a valid passport in hand. Major Texas international airports include Houston Bush Intercontinental (IAH), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Austin-Bergstrom (AUS), San Antonio (SAT), and El Paso (ELP).
Can I renew by mail from Texas?
Yes. If your most recent passport was issued within the last 15 years, when you were age 16 or older, and it is undamaged, you can renew by mail from Texas. However, routine mail-in renewal takes 6–13 weeks. For faster turnaround, our courier service can process your renewal in as little as 24 hours.
Where is the best place to get a passport photo in Texas?
CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, and UPS Stores all offer passport photo services at most Texas locations. Prices typically range from $14–$18 for two photos. Make sure the location understands State Department requirements: 2×2 inches, white or off-white background, taken within the last 6 months, and no glasses.
Service Network
Emergency & Expedited Passport Services Near You
Fast Passport Center provides emergency passport and expedited passport processing in Texas. We also serve travelers in nearby states including Arizona, Colorado and California. Click a state below for local acceptance facilities, processing times, and fast passport options.
Ready to Get Your Passport Fast?
Whether you are in Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, or anywhere in the Lone Star State — we help Texas travelers get their passports on time. Start your application in minutes.
A+ BBB Rated • Registered U.S. Department of State Courier • 20+ Years of Service