Originally Posted by
sherri
Just a little fyi, here in Texas we are actually required by law to have some form of official ID with us at all times, although I don't think a lot of people are aware of that. I'm not sure whether it has to be a photo ID or not. This came up once at local club, where it's common practice if you want to run a tab you have to hand over a credit card to the bartender to hold til you pay out. Well, one night when I ordered my first drink and asked to run a tab the bartender requested my drivers license as well as a credit card. I happened to be sitting beside the bar owner and gently pointed out to her that taking my license was actually breaking the law, since I'm required to keep that ID on my person. Well of course that prompted a flurry of smart phone googling at the bar, which confirmed my point, and that was the end of that bar policy then and there.
I only mention this cuz I know some gurls like to obtain and carry some sort of femme ID (perhaps even credit cards etc), but unless it's official, they are technically in violation and would probably be faced with a hassle in any interaction with law enforcement. And practically speaking, I can't think of any good reason a gurl shouldn't have all the ID stuff she would need if out as a guy. You never know when and what you'll need, and besides, no one's gonna be seeing it unless they go snooping around in your purse. Presenting in public is already complicated enough, no reason not to be prepared for life's little surprises. Just sayin.