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TX HB2332

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andy Hopper

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a "CERTIFIED TEXAN" designator to be displayed on Texas driver's licenses and personal identification cards issued to individuals who provide proof of U.S. citizenship (birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or other federal citizenship documents) at time of application

  • Requires voter registration applications to include the number from a driver's license or personal ID card displaying the "CERTIFIED TEXAN" designator, or alternatively the last four digits of a social security number if no such ID has been issued

  • Restricts acceptable photo ID for voting to only driver's licenses, election identification certificates, or personal ID cards that display the "CERTIFIED TEXAN" designator (along with U.S. citizenship certificates, passports, and handgun licenses)

  • Removes U.S. military identification cards from the list of acceptable photo ID for voting purposes

  • Applies only to licenses and ID cards issued or renewed on or after September 1, 2025; documents issued before that date remain governed by prior law

Legislative Description

Relating to the appearance of a personal identification certificate or driver's license issued to a person who is a citizen of the United States and to the use of the certificate or license in certain election processes in this state.

Elections

Last Action

Referred to Elections

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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