US EditionTexas DPS Rolls Out New Design for Driver’s Licenses
Texas DPS starts issuing driver licenses with tamper-resistant polycarbonate material and a new black laser-engraved star to enhance security and comply with REAL ID standards.
- Starting Monday, the Texas Department of Public Safety began issuing redesigned Texas driver's licenses and identification cards with an updated layout to improve verification.
- Under the REAL ID Act, which took effect earlier this year after delays, only compliant cards are accepted at TSA checkpoints and federal purposes.
- The new licenses feature tamper-resistant polycarbonate material, a black laser-engraved star, and reorganized personal information, according to the department.
- The redesign will make counterfeit attempts more difficult and help protect Texans’ identities, while previously issued cards remain valid until their printed expiration date.
- Looking ahead, DPS Driver License Division Chief Sheri Gipson said the redesign will make “a big difference in terms of public safety” by complying with AAMVA standards.
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Texas DPS introduces new driver’s license design with increased security features
Texans will now see a new design when renewing their driver’s license or identification cards.Starting Monday, Aug. 18, all newly issued driver’s licenses and IDs will feature a new look with increased security features, the Texas Department of Public Safety said in a news release.“The way driver licenses are made can make a big difference in terms of public safety,” DPS Driver License Division Chief Sheri Gipson said. “This new card design will…
·San Antonio, United States
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