Texas state lawmakers considered a GOP-backed bill Tuesday that would require voters to present photo identification at the polls, what Democrats call “a modern-day poll tax” because it disproportionately impacts minorities. Republicans claim that this law is necessary to prevent voter fraud, but have offered little evidence that such fraud is a problem. Dems, in the minority, called Attorney General Greg Abbott — who spent $1.4 million probing voter fraud claims without finding a single vote — to testify. But, backed by a GOPer, Abbott didn’t show up. (Dallas Morning News)
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