Don’t I have a right to remain silent? Doesn’t that mean they can’t force me to say anything?
As you may have seen on television, when someone is “read their rights,” those rights include the phrase “you have the right to remain silent.” However, when this issue was brought before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Court decided that this right only applies to communication that is “testimonial,” incriminating, and compelled. The Supreme Court decided that this meant that names and biographical identifying information is not protected by the 5th Amendment right to remain silent. So your right to remain silent doesn’t extend to giving your name, address, or date of birth, and if you are arrested, then under Texas law, you must provide it.