The bill, S.B. No. 144, amends various sections of the Texas Election Code to enhance voter identification requirements. It stipulates that voters must present specific forms of identification when voting, including one form of photo ID or two forms of identification that include the voter's current address. The bill introduces new provisions for voters who face reasonable impediments to obtaining the required identification, allowing them to execute a declaration stating their impediment. The declaration must include a notice of potential prosecution for perjury if false information is provided.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language regarding acceptable forms of identification, specifying that certain documents must be issued to the voter and contain their name, address, and photograph. It also clarifies the requirements for provisional voting and the identification that must be presented to election officials. The changes aim to ensure that the identification presented aligns with the updated standards set forth in the bill, which will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 13.002, Election Code 63.001, Election Code 63.0101, Election Code 63.011, Election Code 65.054 (Election Code 13, Election Code 63, Election Code 65)