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TX HB894
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Ron Reynolds
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AI Summary
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Requires all election worker training programs, standards, and materials to include guidance on accepting photo identification that may not align with a voter's presenting gender expression or identity
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Mandates election worker training include information about transgender voters and their historical disenfranchisement
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Establishes that a gender indication on voter identification that does not match the voter's gender expression or identity does not invalidate the ID for voting purposes
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Amends the Texas Election Code by adding Section 32.116 (training requirements) and Subsection 63.0101(e) (ID acceptance rules)
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the acceptance of identification for voters who identify as transgender.
Elections
Last Action
Referred to Elections
3/6/2025