Voter Information
Voting is your right, and we want to make sure you have what you need to vote. Click here for the Best Little Voter Info Site in Texas. Learn everything you need to know about the new voter ID requirements, how to meet them and about exemptions for people with disabilities. If you have a problem when trying to get a voter ID Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE or 1-866-687-8683, and press '5'.
Our TUTA member in Lufkin has been studying the voter rolls and has made the following observations:
"The new Voter ID Laws in Texas will require every voter to have an ID with their name that matches the name on their Voter Registration Card. After checking some of the voter lists in my county I have noticed a few problems for potential voters.
First, in some cases, a woman will have her maiden name, as well as her married name listed on her Voter Registration Card. (example: Mary Johnson Smith) Usually, a woman will have her middle and married name on her ID (example: Mary Sue Smith). To avoid problems when voting, everyone should make sure that the name matches EXACTLY on their ID and Voter Registration Card.
Second, some people have initials or nicknames listed on their Voter Registration Card. (example: W.B. Smith or Willie Smith) Usually, an ID will have your full name as it appears on your birth certificate (example: William Brian Smith). To avoid problems when voting, everyone should make sure that the name matches EXACTLY on their ID and Voter Registration Card.
If in doubt, you should register to vote again using the name and information on the ID you expect to use when voting".
(The new law states that the name must be similar, it will be up to the election judge to determine what constitutes "similar.")
"The new Voter ID Laws in Texas will require every voter to have an ID with their name that matches the name on their Voter Registration Card. After checking some of the voter lists in my county I have noticed a few problems for potential voters.
First, in some cases, a woman will have her maiden name, as well as her married name listed on her Voter Registration Card. (example: Mary Johnson Smith) Usually, a woman will have her middle and married name on her ID (example: Mary Sue Smith). To avoid problems when voting, everyone should make sure that the name matches EXACTLY on their ID and Voter Registration Card.
Second, some people have initials or nicknames listed on their Voter Registration Card. (example: W.B. Smith or Willie Smith) Usually, an ID will have your full name as it appears on your birth certificate (example: William Brian Smith). To avoid problems when voting, everyone should make sure that the name matches EXACTLY on their ID and Voter Registration Card.
If in doubt, you should register to vote again using the name and information on the ID you expect to use when voting".
(The new law states that the name must be similar, it will be up to the election judge to determine what constitutes "similar.")
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With the implementation of new Voter ID requirements, voting in Texas is now more complicated than ever before.
Even if you believe you are registered, it pays to verify. Many voters are being disenfranchised by the new laws.
There are new ID requirements. Don't head to the polls without knowing what type of ID you need. The name on ID should match voter registration, or you could be prevented from voting.
Even if you believe you are registered, it pays to verify. Many voters are being disenfranchised by the new laws.
There are new ID requirements. Don't head to the polls without knowing what type of ID you need. The name on ID should match voter registration, or you could be prevented from voting.
