The Ellis County Press: Texas 1 step from voter ID law

Texas 1 step from voter ID law
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Editor on 03/19/2009 12:47:00


Staff Report
AUSTIN - State senators voted 19-12 along party lines to require identification
to be shown at election polls.
State Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, spearheaded the move and the measure was set
to be voted on in the 150-member state House.
Critics of the voter ID legislation said there is no evidence of voter fraud and
the law would have an undue impact on minorities and the elderly, who they say
could not afford special identification to vote.
Ellis County's senate representative, Sen. Kip Averitt, R-McGregor, voted with
the Republican majority.