(Texas) Secretary of State Reverses Guidance Allowing Non-Citizen IDs for Voting

Texas Scorecard ^ | October 11, 2024 | Brandon Waltens

[E. Pluribus Unum]

This story has been updated since publication.

In a major reversal from her guidance just days ago, Secretary of State Jane Nelson now says non-citizen driver’s licenses may not be used as a form of voter identification.

The Texas Department of Public Safety issues driver’s licenses and personal identification cards to lawfully present noncitizens, which are clearly marked “Temporary Visitor” or “Limited-Term” and expire after one year or when the individual’s period of lawful presence ends.

An advisory from the Secretary of State issued Tuesday afternoon stated that while citizens should not use these types of IDs to vote, poll workers should nonetheless offer a regular ballot to people on the voter rolls who present a noncitizen ID. This contrasts with previous guidance from the Secretary of State’s office in 2018, which specifically stated that DPS-issued driver’s licenses and personal identification cards “should not be used if ‘Limited Term’ or ‘Temporary Visitor’ appears on the face of the card, as this indicates the person is not a U.S. Citizen.”

Instead, voters with such IDs were urged to show other forms of identification, including naturalization certificates or passports.

After backlash, Nelson has issued “updated guidance” reversing the decision:

When an individual attempts to vote by presenting a temporary or limited-term driver’s license (which federal regulations say must be issued only to non-citizens who are lawfully present in this country) election workers must require that the individual produce a naturalization card or naturalization certificate demonstrating U.S. citizenship to receive a regular ballot.

After issuing the initial advisory, Nelson had asked Attorney General Ken Paxton for further guidance though stated she updated the guidance prior to receiving a response.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Why is there even a question about preventing non-citizens from voting, Judge Judy?

[FlingWingFlyer]

Trying to sneak non-residents into the polls using the Motor Voter Fraud Act of 1993.

[Saintgermain]

Don’t we have a Supreme Court who should step in and rectify what is against the law, having none citizen vote?

[9422WMR]

Jane Nelson is a rino. She needs to go!

[linMcHlp]

Non-citizens on your jury.

[6ppc]

They should report anyone that is registered to vote and presents a non-citizen id!

[Revel]

That article is written in a very confusing way.

[Betty Jane]

Maybe Paxton told her she would be charged for election fraud. One charge for each non-citizen voter.

[Ann Archy]

Jane, you ignorant slut. ala SNL!

[Mr. K]

The Republicans have to make Illegals so scared to vote that many will stay home And not vote.

Granted , theyre not supposed to but they’ve been encouraged to feel comfortable doing it, and that it is somehow okay. And they Will keep getting free stuff if they do

Trump has to start talking about demanding twenty-year minimum jail time for any government fraud , Including vote fraud.

[butlerweave]

Fake driver’s licenses

[Gene Eric]

Jerking back and forth from reverse to drive

[zeestephen]

From Wikipedia...

"Nelson was the highest-ranking Republican woman in the Texas Senate."

"In 2023, Governor Greg Abbott appointed Nelson to succeed John B. Scott as Secretary of State."

[chickenlips]

Doesn’t Texas have real ID licenses? They seem pretty hard to fake. Mine was scanned and verified when I voted in the last FL primary.

[Jacquerie]

You reminded me of the Republicans who put the Motor Voter Fraud Act of 1993 over the top to beat the filibuster: Jeffords, Durenberger, Hatfield, Packwood, Specter and one more whom I forget.

Thank goodness for the 17th Amendment. /s

They may be in the dirt, but their treason lives on.

[Ex-Con777]

Yes, Texas has abided by the 2005, that’s the year TWO THOUSAND AND FIVE AD, real ID law and uses it for voter ID.

The law also requires ALL air travelers to present a Real ID license, unless you are an illegal, then you can board with just a piece of paper saying it’s okay to travel on the taxpayer dime.

Disgusted,

EC

[Dawgreg]

“Nelson was the highest-ranking Republican woman in the Texas Senate.”

The fact that someone is a Republican means nothing to me anymore.....it’s NEVER meant anything to me where the word “woman” is concerned. I’m totally Independent MAGA and I hope in my lifetime I can register as such.....

[ShawnShawntheLeprecaun]

Abbott is a backstabbing snake in the grass. It’s high time Texans wake to the fact.
Sorry, but stick a fork in it Texas os all but done.

[DoughtyOne]

Exactly!

[Texas Fossil]

Election Advisory 2024-31

https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/images/press/SOS%20Amended%20Election%20Advisory%20Limited%20Term%20License.pdf