I`ve just read that you can now obtain your tourist card online. I`m hoping that for those who attempt this method will keep us informed about how well it works. The web site had an English option but...
this is the online newspaper where I read about the new FMM protocol. it sounds very new and will save time at the border during busy periods. If you cross somewhere and time that is not busy there will be no time savings. http://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/travelers-can-obtain-tourist-card-online/