We have all heard the wild stories about voter fraud in other states, like Ohio and New Jersey, and the stories of ACORN activists registering the entire Dallas Cowboys' roster to vote in Las Vegas.  It is stories like this that gives us even more reason to press for more integrity in our elections. 

The 81st Texas Legislature must pass Voter ID legislation.  Without integrity in our elections, we cannot expect to have confidence in our elected officials. 

Under current law, voters are only required to present a voter registration certificate to a poll worker to vote in a regular election. While this practice attempts to ensure that only registered voters receive a ballot on Election Day, it leaves open the potential for fraud, as individuals are not required to show identification to register to vote. As a result, it is possible for an unscrupulous individual to submit several falsified voter registration applications and to receive the voter registration certificates for those applications.

The Texas Legislature must make it a priority to protect the integrity of our election process by enacting legislation that requires voters to provide valid photo identification in order to cast a ballot in any and all elections conducted in the State of Texas.

With your help we can pass a Voter ID Law in Texas!


1. At least 24 other states require some form of official ID at the polls.

2. Photo ID requirements have been endorsed by the bi-partisan Commission on Federal Election Reform.

3. Photo ID requirements have proven to thwart attempts at election fraud.

4. Photo ID requirements have proven to instill confidence in election results.

In 2007, the Texas House passed a Voter ID bill in HB 218. The bill failed to pass in the Texas Senate. Here is the list of co-authors and sponsors for a voter ID law in the Texas Legislature.

House Members
Betty Brown
Leo Berman
Dwayne Bohac
Debbie Riddle
Jimmie Don Aycock
Wayne Christian
Drew Darby
Patricia Harless
Linda Harper-Brown
Susan King
Jodie Laubenberg
Nathan Macias
Sid Miller
Ken Paxton
Larry Taylor
Bill Zedler

Senate Members
Troy Fraser
Mike Jackson
Jane Nelson

If your Legislator does not appear on this list, call them and ask them to sign on to the voter ID bill that will be proposed during the 81st Legislative Session.

We must protect the integrity of our elections!