Texas Transportation Code

§ 521.059 — IMAGE VERIFICATION SYSTEM

TN § 521.059Title 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC · Part B. DRIVER'S LICENSES AND PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS · Ch. 521. DRIVER'S LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES · Art. C. DEPARTMENT LICENSE RECORDS

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(a)The department shall establish an image verification system based on the following identifiers collected by the department under Section 521.142(b):

(1)an applicant's facial image; and

(2)an applicant's thumbprints or, if thumbprints cannot be taken, the index fingerprints of the applicant.

(b)The department shall authenticate the facial image and thumbprints or fingerprints provided by an applicant for a personal identification certificate, driver's license, or commercial driver's license or permit using image comparison technology to ensure that the applicant:

(1)is issued only one original license, permit, or certificate;

(2)does not fraudulently obtain a duplicate license, permit, or certificate; and

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Legislative history

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 752 (H.B. 1888), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2016.