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August 26, 2015

Title: Photo ID Still Required to Vote in Texas
Topic: Photo ID

Discussed by Stan Stanart
with Stanart for Harris County Clerk

Harris County Clerk, Stan Stanart, discusses the requirement to present a Photo ID when voting in Texas. Information found on the Clerk’s website is applicable throughout Texas.

ACCEPTABLE CREDENTIALS FOR VOTING

Texas requires voters to present an approved form of photo identification to vote at the polls. To facilitate the voter qualification process when YOU go to the poll, YOU should:
1. Review the list of approved Photo IDs and make sure YOU have one;
2. Make sure YOUR State Approved Photo ID is current; With the exception of the U.S. citizenship certificate, the Photo ID must be unexpired or expired less than 60 days;
3. Verify that the name the Voter Registrar has on file for YOU matches the name on one of the State approved Photo IDs. YOU may visit the official website by clicking [here]  to update YOUR 'Voter Name and Address'.

Approved Photo IDs:

Texas driver license—unexpired or expired less than 60 days — issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Texas Election Identification Certificate (EIC) issued by DPS
Voters who currently do not have an approved form of photo ID may apply for an Election Identification Certificate (EIC) at no charge with the Department of Public Safety. For more information: Call (512) 424-2600 or visit [here]
Texas personal identification card issued by DPS—unexpired or expired less than 60 days
Texas concealed handgun license issued by DPS—unexpired or expired less than 60 days
United States military identification card containing the person’s photograph - unexpired or expired less than 60 days
United States citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph

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October 28, 2014

Title: Photo ID is Not Unconstitutional
Topic: Photo ID

Discussed by Hans von Spakovsky
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)

“Voter fraud doesn’t exist!” so says the left. “Showing photo ID is racist!” so says the left. “Proving citizenship is a poll tax!” so says the left. “Voter turnout will be criminally low!” so says the left.

Why is the left so fearful of new Photo ID laws? After all, it’s always been a requirement to show some form of government documentation to vote. You have to show Photo ID to purchase alcohol, fill a prescription, cash a check, go to the hospital or doctor. What is the big deal about voting?

One of the left’s biggest claims concerning Photo ID Laws is “low voter turnout”. However, Hans Von Spakovsky says that voter turnout actually doubled in Texas during the last election cycle. In fact, in some counties voter turnout doubled, tripled, and even quadrupled! Those crazy Democrats just don’t know how to add. Did they study Common Core…?

Other states that have Photo ID Laws show the same type of increase in voter turnout as Texas has. Voter suppression has not occurred. People don’t stay home. But the opponents keep using Photo ID laws as a scare tactic and a fundraiser scheme. There has been a long history of voter fraud in the democrat party. Now that they know we are watching them, they are crying racism.

If you’re not sure if you have the right type of Photo ID to vote in this election, click on the “LINK Letter” tab on the home page and follow the link for the 2014 LINK Letter, Primary Edition. The Photo ID information is listed on page 3.

 

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