AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Public Safety unveiled a new design on Texas driver license and identification cards. Beginning Aug. 18, all newly issued Texas drivers’ licenses and IDs will feature a new look, with increased security features. The previously issued cards, with the current design, are still valid until their expiration date.
The new driver licenses and ID cards are made of tamper-resistant polycarbonate material that is difficult to reproduce and compliant with American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators standards.
“The way driver licenses are made can make a big difference in terms of public safety,” said Sheri Gipson, DPS driver license division chief. “This new card design will make it even more difficult for criminals to produce counterfeit cards, and it enhances ways we can protect Texans’ identities from being stolen.”
Instead of a gold star, these new cards now feature a black, laser-engraved star in the upper right corner to indicate REAL ID compliance. The new cards also reorganize personal information in a clear and easy-to-read format for identification and verification purposes.
The Department of Public Safety unveiled a new driver license design featuring more tamper-resistant features.
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