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TX SB144
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jose Menendez
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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