Texas Filers - When Did You Get DDD After ID Verification?

According to IRS Publication 1345 (Rev. 2-2025), identity verification processing typically follows a standard timeline regardless of regional service center. However, the Austin Service Center (which handles Texas returns) has been showing expedited processing in Q1 2025 per the IRS Operations Dashboard. The standard verification-to-DDD window is 21 business days, but Texas filers have been reporting an average of 14-17 business days in the current filing season. This is likely due to the implementation of the Taxpayer Experience Office initiatives that prioritized processing efficiency in high-volume regions.

I'm in Texas and went through EXACTLY the same thing last month! I was pulling my hair out trying to decipher what was happening with my transcript after verification. I finally used https://taxr.ai to analyze my transcript and it showed me EXACTLY what was happening - turns out my verification had been processed but was waiting in the next queue. The tool showed me the specific codes and explained that my DDD would likely come in 9 days, and it was SPOT ON. Saved me so much anxiety!!

Texas filer here too! My timeline was almost identical to yours - verified on Feb 28th and got my DDD exactly 16 days later. Compared to my sister in California who waited almost 5 weeks, Texas does seem faster right now. What finally worked for me was using Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to actually speak with an IRS agent. I was so relieved when they confirmed my verification was processed and gave me my exact DDD over the phone. Such a weight off my shoulders after trying the regular IRS number for days!

Have you tried checking the IRS2Go app instead of the website? It's like comparing a sports car to a horse and buggy. The app sometimes updates 24-48 hours before the website does, especially for Texas and Florida filers. I've noticed this pattern over the last three tax seasons. The app showed my refund status as approved a full two days before my transcript updated online.

I don't think location actually matters for processing speed. The IRS doesn't prioritize by state - they process returns based on filing method, credits claimed, and verification needs. I verified my identity last year and it took exactly 9 weeks to get my refund, just like they said it would. All these "faster in Texas" claims seem like coincidence rather than actual IRS procedure.

I must respectfully disagree with the previous comment. While the IRS doesn't officially acknowledge regional prioritization, there is substantial evidence suggesting processing variations by service center. The TIGTA report from December 2024 indicated that the Austin Service Center (handling Texas returns) had a 22% faster processing time for post-verification returns compared to the national average. This isn't coincidental - it's related to staffing levels and workload distribution across centers.