If you cannot present one of the forms of ID above and have a valid reason, you can use a supporting form of ID from List B and execute a Reasonable Impediment Declaration. List B documents include the following:
Certified Birth Certificate (Copy or Original)
a certified domestic (from a U.S. State or territory birth certificate or (b) a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law that establishes your identity (which may include a foreign birth document).
Current Utility Bill (Copy or Original)
For the utility bill to be considered current, the utility bill must either be the most recent version or dated within two months of the date it is presented to an election official.
The address listed on the utility bill does not have to match the address on the list of registered voters.
Bank Statement (Copy or Original)
The address listed on the bank statement does not have to match the address on the list of registered voters.
Government Check (Copy or Original)
The address listed on the government check does not have to match the address on the list of registered voters.
Paycheck (Copy or Original)
The address listed on the paycheck does not have to match the address on the list of registered voters.
Government Document
Examples of Other Government Documents:
- Driver’s licenses from other states
- ID cards issued by federally recognized Native American tribes (if the ID card contains an address)
- DPS Receipts (without a photo)
- Current or expired voter registration certificates
- For voters aged 18-69, expired Texas DPS-issued driver
licenses or personal ID cards (over 4 years)
Alternatively, voters have the option to leave the polling place and return before the close of the polls on election day with an acceptable form of photo ID. If they meet all other qualifications, they can then proceed to cast a regular ballot. It’s important to note that voters must be in line by 7 PM on election day to exercise this option.
If a voter is unable to present any of the previously mentioned forms of ID or supporting documents, or if there are questions regarding their eligibility, they must be offered a provisional ballot by the Election Judge.