HB 5159 requires the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to ensure that all inmates discharged or released on parole, mandatory supervision, or conditional pardon are provided with a state-issued personal identification certificate. The bill mandates cooperation between TDCJ, the Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Department of State Health Services to verify inmates’ identities and issue IDs before release. Additionally, the bill requires TDCJ to submit a biennial report on the number of inmates released without proper identification and the measures being taken to address the issue​.