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August 13, 2026
Texas Appeals Court Restores Mail Ballot ID Requirements
- The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court's decision blocking parts of Texas Senate Bill 1.
- The restored rules require voters to provide identification numbers on mail ballot applications that match state records.
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton hailed the ruling as a major victory for election integrity.
- Opponents argue the ID requirements could hinder voting access for individuals with disabilities.
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- Federal appeals court restores Texas mail ballot ID requirements in major election integrity rulingAug 13, 2026 at 11:43 PM · Fox News
- ID requirements for mail-in voting in Texas reinstated by federal appeals courtAug 16, 2026 at 12:38 PM · The Hill