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TX HB2714

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rafael Anchia

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • School ID card requirements apply beginning with the 2025-2026 school year

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Elections3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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