found online by Raymond
From Ted McLaughlin at jobsanger:
There has been a lot of confusion about whether a photo ID is required to vote in the state of Texas. Let me try to explain the situation.
Previously, no one could vote in Texas without presenting a valid photo ID. But a federal judge ruled that was unconstitutional, since it discriminated against minorities, and the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld that judges decision. This did not mean the Voter ID law was completely invalid, and that no voter needed to show an ID. But it did mean that those who do not have, or could not get a photo ID, can still vote.