Idemia Enhances Security with New Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards for Texas

Published Date : 9/2/2025 

Idemia Public Security will manufacture new, tamper-resistant polycarbonate driver’s licenses and ID cards for Texas, featuring advanced security and REAL ID compliance. 

Idemia Public Security has announced that it will begin issuing all new driver’s licenses and identification cards for the State of Texas. The cards will be manufactured using tamper-resistant polycarbonate, ensuring full compliance with American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) standards.

Security features of the new cards include a Texas-shaped window with a red/blue optical variable design for visual authentication, tactile surfaces for added security verification, clear and easy-to-read formatting of personal information, and a black, laser-engraved star to indicate REAL ID compliance.

Rob Gardner, CEO of Idemia Civil Identity, the unit within Idemia Public Security North America, expressed his pride in continuing the partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety. “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,” Gardner said. “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.”

In addition to driver’s licenses and ID cards, Idemia will also provide Texas with employee ID cards, election ID certificates, private security licenses, and licenses to carry firearms.

Meanwhile, in Maryland, the Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) has announced that Merriweather Post Pavilion now accepts mobile driver’s licenses (mDL) and mobile IDs for age verification. The outdoor concert venue in Columbia, Maryland, designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry, is one of the first venues in the U.S. to implement this technology. Mobile licenses can be used to buy alcohol at vendor stations, and verified using the Mobile ID Check by MD app.

“We’re thrilled to see Merriweather leading the way in bringing this convenience to Maryland residents and all who attend live events at this concert venue,” said MVA Administrator Chrissy Nizer. “Mobile driver’s licenses are ultimately about protecting our customer’s privacy and only sharing the data that’s needed.”

Maryland has been at the forefront of digital transformation, leading the way on mDLs in the U.S. The state is also undergoing a major revamp of its network of websites and is developing the Maryland Web Design System, an open-source library of components that are accessible and consistent. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS): 

Q: What materials will the new Texas ID cards be made of?

A: The new Texas ID cards will be made of tamper-resistant polycarbonate.

Q: What security features will the new Texas ID cards have?

A: The new Texas ID cards will feature a Texas-shaped window with a red/blue optical variable design, tactile surfaces, clear personal information formatting, and a black, laser-engraved star for REAL ID compliance.

Q: Who is providing the new ID cards for Texas?

A: Idemia Public Security is providing the new ID cards for Texas.

Q: What other types of ID cards will Idemia provide for Texas?

A: Idemia will also provide employee ID cards, election ID certificates, private security licenses, and licenses to carry firearms for Texas.

Q: Which concert venue in Maryland is now accepting mobile driver’s licenses?

A: Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, is now accepting mobile driver’s licenses for age verification. 

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