In May 2007, the Texas Senate tried to get HB 218 to a floor vote for
passage.  HB 218 was a bill that required a Texas voter to present a valid
ID card with a photograph when that person wanted to cast a ballot in an
election.  The bill was an attempt to combat voter fraud in Texas elections.
The bill was defeated by the Democrats in the Texas Senate where it died
when the Texas Senate adjourned.

Earlier this month the Democrats held their state convention in Austin.  It
is ironic that Democratic delegates to their own state convention had to
produce a valid photo identification card to get their credentials for the
floor and caucuses.  Was this procedure put in place to assure only elected
delegates from their county conventions attended?

It would appear the Democrats wanted their convention fraud-free from
unauthorized attendees but when it comes down to a general election by Texas
voters the same standards to assure a fraud-free election does not apply.



David D. Andrews Sr.
Merkel, Texas