Overview

• The new credentials use a polycarbonate card body and conform to American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators standards.
• A black, laser-engraved star in the upper right corner replaces the previous gold star to denote Real ID compliance.
• Personal information has been reorganized on the card to make details easier to read and verify.
• DPS Driver License Division Chief Sheri Gipson said the redesign aims to deter counterfeiting and better protect Texans’ identities.
• The rollout follows a prior Texas update in 2020 that introduced similar security-focused features.