Relating to the issuance of a driver's license to certain persons that includes an alternative to the license holder's residence address.

Contracts

• Government Vendors: If your organization contracts with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) or County Community Supervision and Corrections Departments (CSCD), review Master Service Agreements (MSAs). Agencies may amend contracts to require vendors to provide necessary employment verification documentation to eligible staff.

Hiring/Training

• Identity Verification: Train HR and Talent Acquisition teams that a commercial address on a Driver’s License for a parole/probation officer is a valid legal status, not a discrepancy or fraud indicator.
• Fleet Management: Notify fleet insurance carriers that Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) for these employees will reflect a commercial address.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Employment Verification: You must create a standard "Verification of Employment for DPS Privacy Designation" letter. This document must certify the employee’s role and the specific physical address of their assigned office.
• HRIS Data Segregation: Update Human Resources Information Systems to distinguish between "Mailing/DL Address" (Office) and "Physical Residence" (Home). You must retain the physical residence address for tax jurisdiction and benefits administration, even if the DL shows the office address.
• Change of Status: If an employee transfers offices, you must notify them of their statutory obligation to update their DL with DPS within 30 days.

Fees & Costs

• Direct Costs: None.
• Indirect Costs: Minimal administrative time required to draft and issue employment verification letters.