Protecting Texas
Debbie Riddle Gets It
Houston Chronicle -- November 8
Hot-Button Issues: Riddle gets priority status for voter ID, immigration in next session
Austin -- State Rep. Debbie Riddle camped out and endured "creepy" noises inside the cold, empty Capitol to be first in line Monday morning to file legislation targeting illegal immigration and ballot security.
The Tomball Republican said she remained outside the House chamber for two days because of the importance of getting priority bill numbers assigned to the two hot-button issues.
House Bill 16 would require voters to present photo identification or two forms of non-photo identification before they are allowed to cast ballots.
House Bill 17 is similar to Arizona's controversial immigration law. It would allow law enforcement officers to charge an immigrant who lacks proper documentation and already is detained on another charge with criminal trespass - a Class B misdemeanor that carries a fine of up to $2,000 and maximum jail time of six months.
Both issues are part of the Republican Party of Texas platform but have failed to pass in recent legislative sessions. |
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