HB 2738 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.

HB 2738 updates Texas voting ID requirements by expanding acceptable photo identification to include driver's licenses, military IDs, U.S. citizenship certificates, passports, and handgun licenses (all within four years of expiration). It also clarifies non-photo ID options like utility bills, bank statements, government checks, or certified birth certificates as valid proof of address. The bill directly affects voters who must present ID at polling places, requiring either photo ID meeting the new criteria or approved non-photo documents. The changes take effect September 1, 2025, and do not alter existing voter registration requirements.
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Introduced Mar 18, 2025 Last action Mar 18, 2025
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Carrie Isaac
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