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Texas Senate Bill 5 (SB 5) is a bill that implements a form of voter identification law in the state of Texas. It is a revamped version of a previous Texas voter ID law ( SB 14 ) that was introduced in 2011.
This advisory will summarize the provisions of SB 5 ad explain the procedures related to these new provisions. SB 5 provides for, among other things, the following changes to the Texas Election Code: If a voter possesses an acceptable form of photo identification, the voter must use it to vote.
declaration. The secretary of state shall prescribe the form of the declaration. The form shall include: (1)AAa notice that a person is subject to prosecution for perjury under Chapter 37, Penal Code, or Section 63.0013 for a false statement or false information on the declaration; (2)AAa statement that the voter swears or affirms that
B ill: History Text Actions Companions Amendments Authors Sponsors Captions Bill Stages House Pre-filed Amendments. Bill: SB 5. Legislative Session: 85 (R) Author: Huffman. Add to Bill List.
27 wrz 2021 · Bill: SB 5. Legislative Session: 87 (3) Author: Lucio. Add to Bill List. Actions: (descending date order) Viewing Votes: Most Recent House Vote | Most Recent Senate Vote. Description. Comment.
9 lip 2017 · The bill’s key change to SB 14 allows any eligible voter without a photo ID to cast a regular ballot by signing a “reasonable impediment declaration” and showing alternate forms of identification.
24 sie 2017 · SB 5 restricts voters to citing one of seven specific reasons on the affidavit for not having the right photo ID, including work schedule, family responsibilities and disability or illness.
