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TX SB144

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jose Menendez

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands acceptable photo identification for voting to include official Native American tribal documents (with photo and address from federally recognized Texas tribes) and any government-issued document containing the voter's name, address, and photograph

  • Adds new identification options for voters without photo ID, including two forms of non-photo identification where at least one shows current address, such as Medicare/Medicaid cards, student IDs, library cards, prescription labels, credit cards, employer IDs, and documents from shelters or nursing homes

  • Allows voters to present two forms of identification from an expanded list (including health insurance cards, social security cards, fishing/hunting licenses, property tax assessments, and letters from guardians or care facilities) accompanied by a declaration of reasonable impediment

  • Maintains the "reasonable impediment" declaration process for voters unable to obtain photo ID, with recognized impediments including lack of transportation, work schedule, disability, lost/stolen ID, family responsibilities, and pending ID applications

  • Requires voters who deliver marked mail-in ballots in person to present acceptable identification, and modifies disability exemption requirements to reference the updated identification categories

Legislative Description

Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.

Elections

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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