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TX HB2714
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rafael Anchia
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AI Summary
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Requires all school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to issue student identification cards to every high school student, with each card containing the student's name, photograph, and date of birth
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Adds student identification cards from public or private high schools and institutions of higher education to the list of acceptable photo IDs for voting, provided the card includes a photograph and date of birth
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Expands acceptable voter ID to include any identification card, form, or certificate containing a photograph and date of birth issued by Texas, a state agency, political subdivision, or the United States
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School ID card requirements apply beginning with the 2025-2026 school year
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Takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative approval, otherwise September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the issuance and acceptance of a high school student identification card and certain other forms of identification as identification for voting.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Elections
3/18/2025