The Ellis County Press: Texas Voter Photo ID Bill Expected to Become Law

Texas Voter Photo ID Bill Expected to Become Law
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Texas News Service on 03/21/2011 11:42:00


AUSTIN, Texas - The State House today is scheduled to take up a bill, passed in
January by the Senate, that would require voters to present specific photo
identification - such as a driver's license, passport, or concealed handgun
license - before being allowed to cast a ballot in Texas. Supporters say the
Voter ID measure addresses ballot-box fraud.
Some critics accuse the Republican-dominated legislature of being more
interested in suppressing traditionally Democratic voters. Others, like Matt
Simpson, policy strategist with the ACLU of Texas, aren't questioning motives.
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