The bill, H.B. No. 332, amends Section 63.0101(a) of the Election Code to update the acceptable forms of photo identification for voting in Texas. The amendments specify that acceptable forms of ID must be issued to the "voter" rather than a "person," clarifying the identification requirement. The bill retains existing forms of identification such as a driver's license, military ID, and passport, while also introducing new acceptable forms, including an official Native American identification card or tribal document, an identification card from a higher education institution, and an ID from a state agency, all of which must contain the voter's photograph.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that all forms of identification must not be expired or must have expired no earlier than four years before the date of presentation. The act is set to take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 63.0101 (Election Code 63)