Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas Polls indicate most Texans support Voter ID legislation.
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Representative Harless legislation is co-sponsored by the majority of the House reflecting the overwhelming support of the public and the consensus on the importance of a fair and accurate election system. Hispanic Republican Jose Aliseda of Beeville a strong supporter of the legislation reminded his Democratic colleagues that his skin color is also brown and that he is in fact a Mexican immigrant. He also noted that the
nation of Mexico requires a biometric ID to vote which includes not only an individuals photo but their thumbprint as well.
Passage had been delayed since debate began Monday by House Democrats raising at least 7 Points of Order which were struck down one by one by Speaker Straus.
There were also approximately 60 amendments brought to the floor during yesterdays debate most offered by Democrats and the House was in action well into the evening wrapping up after 9:00 Wednesday night.
The following quotes can be attributed to the Texas House Member noted:
As a former prosecutor who has actually prosecuted cases of voter fraud I believe our citizens need measures like this to inspire confidence in the election system. Some people complain about the disenfranchisement of marginal voters… what about the disenfranchisement of voters who do not vote because they believe their vote will be watered-down by vote fraud?
We have counties in this state that have more registered voters than persons eligible to vote. We have groups like ACORN coming into our state to register voters. We have heard what they have been up to in other states. The opportunity for vote fraud is here. This measure will do much to close the door on that opportunity. You need an I.D. for everything you do in todays society… why not to vote?" State Rep. Jose Aliseda
The heart and soul of our Republic is the elections process. These results 
determine our policy makers and decisions which affect our everyday lives. It is imperative the voters of Texas have confidence in the integrity of our elections process. SB14 goes a very long way to accomplish and secure this confidence." State Rep. Larry Gonzales
The founding fathers of the U.S. and Texas would be appalled by our current election systems and its shortfalls. As government officials we owe it to the people of Texas to make sure their votes count." State Rep. Jim Landtroop
Voting is a sacred right provided by the constitution and it should be protected by all available means." State Rep. Dee Margo
I fully support the wishes of my constituents who overwhelming approve of Voter ID." State Rep. Raul Torres
To ensure the integrity of our election process I am supporting the Voter ID bill along with other bills to ensure that candidates reside in their districts to strengthen our voter registration system to protect military voter access to Texas elections and strengthening poll site regulations. Voter ID is an important part of a much larger effort to strengthen all aspects of our election 
process." - State Rep. John V. Garza
The boss system is dead. Texans are demanding fair elections and as representatives of the people we will deliver." State Rep. Aaron Pea
The Hispanic Republican Conference provided a conservative viewpoint on issues concerning Hispanic communities in Texas a growing segment of the Republican Party.
Hispanic members and those representing districts with Hispanic populations above 40 are eligible to join the conference as voting members. Representatives of districts with over 30 Hispanic population qualify as associate members.
