Relating to the establishment of a program for the issuance of digital identification; authorizing a fee.

SB 215 establishes a state program to issue digital versions of driver's licenses, handgun licenses, and hunting/fishing licenses in Texas. The Texas Department of Public Safety must create a digital ID system that works on wireless devices, includes all standard license information, and allows law enforcement to verify IDs regardless of connectivity. The bill authorizes a $5 fee for issuing each digital ID and requires the department to upgrade infrastructure or contract with third parties to implement the program. This directly affects Texas residents who currently hold physical licenses for these categories and choose to use digital alternatives.