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SB 14
Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification; providing criminal penalties.
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This text refers to the Conference Report Vote in the House.
Vote to pass a bill that establishes voter identification requirements, effective January 1, 2012.
-Requires voters to provide one of the following forms of photo identification in order to vote (Sec. 14):<ul>-Driver's license;
-Personal identification card;
-United States military identification card;
-United States citizenship certificate that contains a photograph;
-United States passport; or a
-License to carry a concealed handgun.</ul>-Authorizes voters who cannot provide identification to cast provisional ballots (Sec. 9).
-Requires voters who cast provisional ballots because they do not meet identification requirements to provide photo identification within six days of the date of the election (Sec. 18).
Recent Actions
| Date | Chamber | en-TX, bills, show, action |
|---|---|---|
| executive branch | Signed by the Governor | |
| executive branch | See remarks for effective date |
News & Blog Coverage
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Williams focused on balanced budget (news.google.com)
Jan 8Williams focused on balanced budget
Your Houston News
... rate as the population, around 6.5 to 8 percent. However, Medicaid has grown at around 14 percent. ... Williams said his bill, SB 115, is also a voucher system but is specifically for students with disabilities. That legislation would allows ...Your Houston News -
State Sen. Tommy Williams focused on balanced budget (news.google.com)
Jan 8State Sen. Tommy Williams focused on balanced budget
Your Houston News
... rate as the population, around 6.5 to 8 percent. However, Medicaid has grown at around 14 percent. ... Williams said his bill, SB 115, is also a voucher system but is specifically for students with disabilities. That legislation would allows ...and more » Your Houston News
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