H.B. No. 2424 amends the Election Code in Texas to clarify the acceptable forms of photo identification required for voting. The bill specifies that a driver's license is acceptable, but it excludes licenses with certain expiration conditions as outlined in the Transportation Code. Additionally, it introduces a personal identification card issued by the Department of Public Safety as an acceptable form of ID, provided it has not expired or expired no earlier than four years before presentation. Other acceptable forms of identification include military IDs, citizenship certificates, passports, and handgun licenses, all of which must also meet the expiration criteria.

The bill aims to ensure that voters have clear guidelines on what forms of identification are valid for voting purposes, thereby enhancing the integrity of the electoral process. It is set to take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 63.0101 (Election Code 63)
House Committee Report: Election Code 63.0101 (Election Code 63)