Click here for the latest VOTER ID REQUIREMENTS from the Texas Secretary of State:
https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/need-id.html
Voters can use any of these Federal and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) issued photo IDs:
- Driver license
- Personal identification card
- Concealed handgun license
- Election Identification Certificate United State's Government Issued Photo IDs
- US Passport
- Military identification card
- Citizenship certificate or naturalization certificate with photograph
OR
use ANY of these other common IDs (must include voter's name and an address that doesn't have to match your voter registration):
- Valid voter registration certificate
- Certified birth certificate
- Current utility bill
- Bank statement
- Government check
- Paycheck
- or any other government document ( Including: student IDs from public high schools, community colleges, and public universities) (must include voter's name and address), along with...
completed and signed form called an "Impediment Declaration" (available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese)
Facts:
- Election officials can't question you about using one of the other types of ID.
- Poll watchers may never question any voter about voter ID issues.
- The address on your ID does not have to match your voter registration address.
- You need to be registered to vote in the county where you live.
Texas Voter Photo ID Law
In 2011, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 14 (SB 14) creating a new requirement for voters to show photo identification when voting in person. While pending review within the judicial system, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in Shelby County v. Holder, which effectively ended all pending litigation. As a result, VOTERS ARE REQUIRED to present an approved form of photo identification in order to vote in person in all Texas Elections.