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This bill establishes a legal framework for digital driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and personal identification certificates in Texas, requiring the Department of Public Safety to create digital versions of these documents that can be stored and displayed on wireless communication devices. The digital licenses must include all the same information as physical licenses, incorporate a robust authentication and verification process meeting international standards, and be accessible even without internet connectivity. The bill specifies that digital licenses can be used as proof of identity in the same manner as physical documents, but explicitly prohibits their use for voting purposes. While digital licenses are now legally valid, peace officers and other authorities can still request physical documentation, and displaying a digital license does not grant consent to access other contents of a person's device. The department is authorized to charge a fee to cover administrative costs and must adopt rules ensuring data privacy. The implementation of the digital license system is set to begin on September 1, 2025, with a provision allowing the Department of Public Safety to delay implementation if federal waivers or authorizations are required.

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