I don't know if that is the law here in Texas, but we do have to show a photo ID when we go to vote...I think that is a good thing..and think everyone in every state should have to do that..I was kidding around with the lady and ask her if my mother had voted yet.she looked and said she isn't on here does she live in another county..I told her then I was kidding..She did not get angry she said that should be the question people ask about their dead relatives so they can make sure no one is using the name..
I spent the past 7 years in Los Angeles. I never showed any ID, and always felt like I could have just pointed to any name on the poll worker's clipboard and said "that's me". Of course I was about the only Republican in the neighborhood and always had just one booth instead of the seven Dem booths set up.
If you are a registered voter in the precint and forget to bring your registration card, a photo ID, such as a drivers license, photo id issued by the DPS, or a photo ID issued by an employer are acceptable forms of ID. There are some other forms acceptable, as well.