Mail in Voting in Texas: ID Requirements Reinstated by Federal Appeals Court A federal appeals court has reinstated the state's strict identification requirements for mail in voting in Texas, reversing a previous decision that had temporarily suspended these rules.
The ruling, issued on February 22nd, affects voters planning to cast their ballots by mail in upcoming elections.
Mail in voting was initially implemented in Texas during the COVID 19 pandemic as a measure to promote public health and safety.