House Bill 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. Key provisions include the requirement for the Department of Public Safety to issue digital versions of these documents, the ability to charge a fee to cover administrative costs, and the establishment of data privacy measures to protect personal information associated with these digital identifications.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that while digital identification can serve as evidence of identity, it cannot be used for voting purposes. It also emphasizes that the presentation of digital identification does not grant consent for access to the contents of a person's wireless communication device beyond viewing the identification itself. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and includes a provision for the Department of Public Safety to seek necessary federal waivers before implementing certain provisions.

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