Bill > HB1003

This bill modifies the acceptable forms of identification for voting in Texas by adding a new category of acceptable photo ID: identification cards issued by public institutions of higher education in the state. To be considered valid, these college-issued IDs must include a photograph, date of birth, and full legal name, and must either be currently valid or have expired no more than four years prior to the date of presentation. This change expands the existing list of acceptable voter identification documents, which already includes driver's licenses, military IDs, citizenship certificates, passports, and handgun licenses. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, providing ample time for implementation. By adding college IDs to the list of acceptable voting identification, the bill aims to make voting more accessible for students and other members of the higher education community while maintaining existing requirements for photo identification's recency and completeness.

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