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TX HB2738
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carrie Isaac
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AI Summary
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Removes personal identification cards issued by the Department of Public Safety from the list of acceptable photo IDs for voting, leaving only driver's licenses and election identification certificates as valid DPS-issued photo IDs
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Eliminates utility bills, bank statements, and paychecks as acceptable supporting documents to prove voter identification
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Retains government documents showing voter name and address (including voter registration certificates), government checks, and certified birth certificates as acceptable non-photo proof of identification
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Maintains existing acceptance of U.S. military IDs, citizenship certificates, passports, and handgun licenses as valid photo identification for voting
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
Elections
Last Action
Referred to Elections
3/18/2025