IDEMIA’s driver’s licenses and state ID cards bring advanced security features and cutting-edge materials to the state of Texas.
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.”
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
About IDEMIA Group
IDEMIA Group is a global technology leader with more than 12,500 employees worldwide. Its two market-leading divisions deliver mission-critical solutions that simplify and secure interactions in the physical and digital realms:
- IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) is the leading technology provider making it safer and easier to pay and connect. With unmatched expertise in cryptography and credential issuance, IST is trusted by over 2000 financial institutions, mobile operators, automotive manufacturers, and IoT providers worldwide. Every day, IST secures billions of essential transactions, ensuring the highest levels of data protection and convenience.
- IDEMIA Public Security (IPS) is a trusted provider of government-grade and secure biometric-based solutions for 600 government, state and federal agencies. With decades of experience in biometric technologies, IPS enables safer, frictionless and fairer ways to secure travel, access and citizen protection.
For more information, please visit https://www.idemia.com.
