GOP legislation designed to tighten ID requirements for voters comes up for debate Tuesday in the Texas Senate.
Texans already must show either a voter registration card or other identification.
AP reports that Republicans want to add the requirement of a photo or alternative forms of ID such as utility bills or banks statements.
Supporters of the legislation say it's needed to protect against organized voter fraud and to prevent non-citizens from unlawfully casting ballots.
Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan and South Dakota require a photo ID.
Democrats on Monday gave a preview of their arguments.
Democratic Sen. Eliot Shapleigh of El Paso said the bill was designed to shave off about three percentage points from Democrats by throwing up paperwork hurdles.
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Democrats also raised questions about the costs of the bill.
