The Libertarian Party of Texas (LPTexas) opposes Senate Bill 964, which mandates that driver’s licenses and personal identification certificates issued to noncitizens be visually distinct and prominently labeled with the word “NONCITIZEN.” This bill represents a troubling expansion of state surveillance, undermines individual dignity, and fosters discrimination based on citizenship status.

1. Violates Principles of Equal Treatment and Individual Rights
   LPTexas holds that all individuals—regardless of citizenship—deserve equal protection and dignity under the law. SB 964 introduces state-sanctioned labeling based on immigration status, which invites unequal treatment, profiling, and systemic discrimination. Government-issued IDs should serve as neutral tools of identification, not political instruments for social division.
   
   
2. Expands State Surveillance and Control
   Mandating special formatting and visual labels on identification documents increases the power of the state to track and categorize individuals based on arbitrary classifications. LPTexas rejects the premise that individuals must be sorted and publicly marked by government authorities in ways that compromise privacy and personal liberty.
   
   
3. Creates a Chilling Effect on Legal Participation and Mobility
   Requiring a “NONCITIZEN” designation on a commonly used form of identification creates barriers to essential services, employment, housing, and mobility for noncitizen residents—many of whom are lawfully present. This stigmatizing policy will deter individuals from engaging with government services or exercising their legal rights for fear of exposure or harassment.
   
   

Conclusion
The Libertarian Party of Texas urges the Legislature to reject SB 964. This bill contradicts the fundamental principles of individual liberty, equal treatment, and limited government. The state should not use its authority to enforce discriminatory labeling systems that divide communities and compromise personal freedom.