State Law HB 218 Requiring a Photo ID to Vote

The State Senators who are standing up to stop the attempt to pass through HB 218 should be recognized as true statesmen. The underhanded way that the proponents of this bill tried to sneak this bill to a vote shows that they are not honorable men and women. They will try anything and do anything to have their way. Voter fraud is not the issue here it is voter suppression with an attempt to create what amounts to a modern-day poll tax. 21 million United States citizens do not have government-issued photo identification. Most common form of government-issued photo ID: a drivers’ license. Who do you think does not have a driver’s license? The urban poor, the elderly, the disabled and students, young people and others who have moved recently may not have IDs with their current information.
An identification/proof of citizenship restrictions cost money, amounting to a modern-day poll tax. A birth certificate usually costs $10 to $15. According to the Department of Bureau of Consular Affairs, only 25-27% of eligible Americans have passports, which now cost $97. Naturalization papers, if they are lost or damaged and need to be replaced cost $210. Freedom loving Texans must speak out against this blatant attempt at voter suppression. Let Senator Craig Estes know that you will not support him if he continues to support HB 218. (512) 463-0130 (512) 463-8874 Fax http://www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/senate/members/dist30/dist30.htm