A licensing authority that issues an occupational license may issue a digital license to a license holder. If the licensing authority issues a digital license, the digital license must comply with the following requirements:
(1) the digital license must be in a secure format and readily accessible by the license holder through an Internet website and on a wireless communication device;
(2) the public must be able to view a license holder’s digital license through an Internet website or by using a QR code as defined by § 443.001, Health and Safety Code; and
(3) if the authority contracts with a vendor for the issuance of a digital license, the digital license must be in a format in which the vendor and authority can verify the validity of the license.