H.B. No. 3426 proposes the establishment of a framework for the issuance of digital driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and personal identification certificates in Texas. The bill introduces Chapter 526 to the Transportation Code, which outlines definitions, issuance requirements, and the format for these digital licenses and certificates. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is mandated to issue digital versions of these identification forms and may charge a fee to cover the costs of administering this chapter. The digital licenses must be accessible via a wireless communication device and include necessary information and security features as specified by the DPS.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes data privacy measures for the information associated with these digital licenses and clarifies that presenting digital identification does not grant consent for access to the device's contents beyond viewing the identification itself. It also states that digital identification cannot be used for voting purposes and establishes that only properly downloaded digital licenses, as per the specified application, are considered valid. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and includes provisions for the DPS to seek federal waivers if necessary for implementation.

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