IDEMIA Public Security to Launch New State Driver’s Licenses and IDs with Enhanced Security Features for Texas in Partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety

Reston, VA. August 28, 2025 – IDEMIA Public Security North America, the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, is proud to announce that it will officially begin issuing all new Driver’s Licenses (DLs) and Identification Cards (IDs) for the State of Texas.

The new cards will be manufactured using tamper-resistant polycarbonate, a durable material that is difficult to reproduce and fully compliant with American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) standards. In place of the traditional gold star to indicate REAL ID Compliance, the card’s updated design features a black, laser engraved star in the upper right corner.

IDEMIA’s next-generation credentials are designed with advanced security features and cutting-edge materials to ensure the highest level of protection and compliance, underscoring IDEMIA’s commitment to innovation, security, and public trust in identity verification systems.

We’re proud to continue our partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety to ensure Texas residents can continue to trust their verified identity credential. These new credentials represent a major step forward in secure identification with the integration of the latest technology to protect personal information and prevent counterfeiting, while also improving readability and usability.
Rob Gardner, CEO, IDEMIA Civil Identity

Key features of the new design include:

• 100% polycarbonate construction with laser-engraved features
• A Texas shaped window with a red/blue optical variable design for visual authentication
• An integrated tactile surface feature for added security verification
• Clear, easy-to-read formatting of personal information for easier identification and verification

In addition to driver’s licenses and IDs, IDEMIA will also produce for Texas:

• Employee ID Cards
• Election ID Certificates
• Private Security Licenses
• Licenses to Carry

As a global leader in the delivery of secure identity solutions, IDEMIA Public Security North America provides states and government entities nationwide with secure and efficient solutions to issue, access, and verify personal credentials. IDEMIA Civil Identity, a business unit within IDEMIA Public Security North America, is the nation’s leading producer of physical security driver’s licenses and secure mobile IDs. To learn more, click here.