The state of Texas has introduced a technology program that willallow law enforcement officials to instantly identify whether ornot a person has valid liability auto insurance.

According to the Texas Department of Insurance, the goal is toreduce the number of uninsured motorists in Texas, which isestimated to be between 15-20 percent of all vehicles on the road.The program was developed by Texas Department of Insurance, theTexas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Department ofTransportation, and the Texas Department of InformationResources.

The program will let police officers and other state agenciesgain access to insurance information on a specific vehicle ordriver.

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