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TX HB332

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

John Bucy

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands acceptable photo identification for voting to include official Native American identification cards or tribal documents that contain the voter's photograph and address, issued by a federally recognized tribe located in Texas

  • Adds student identification cards from public or private institutions of higher education located in Texas as acceptable voter ID, provided they contain the voter's photograph

  • Allows identification cards issued by any Texas state agency containing the voter's photograph to be used for voting purposes

  • Maintains existing acceptable forms of ID including Texas driver's licenses, DPS-issued personal identification cards, U.S. military IDs, citizenship certificates, passports, and handgun licenses (current or expired within 4 years)

  • Takes effect immediately upon two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise becomes effective September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Elections

2/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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