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TX HB3426
Bill
Status
5/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Giovanni Capriglione
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AI Summary
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Requires the Texas Department of Public Safety to issue digital versions of driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and personal identification certificates that can be downloaded to wireless communication devices (smartphones) via an application
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Digital IDs must meet ISO/IEC 18013-5 international standards for authentication and verification, display the current status of licenses, and remain accessible even without internet or cellular service
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Authorizes DPS to charge a fee to cover administrative costs and requires the department to adopt rules ensuring data privacy for digital ID information
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Explicitly states that presenting digital ID on a phone does not constitute consent for law enforcement or others to access other contents of the device
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Digital IDs may not be used for voting purposes, and photos or screenshots of physical licenses do not qualify as valid digital identification under this program
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Takes effect September 1, 2025, with provisions for DPS to delay implementation if federal waivers or authorizations are needed
Legislative Description
Relating to the issuance of digital driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and personal identification certificates; authorizing a fee.
Electronic Information Systems
Last Action
Received from the House
5/6/2025