TITLE: Relating to permitted uses of image comparison technology by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.

SUMMARY: Relating to permitted uses of image comparison technology by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to permitted uses of image comparison technology by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 521.059(b), Transportation Code, is amended to read as follows: (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] (3) does not commit other fraud in connection with the application for a license, permit, or certificate;and (4) is not a fugitive from justice, as defined by Section 38.01, Penal Code.SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2011.