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I would argue that the salient point is if it is a reasonable (Constitutional?) requirement to insure the validity of the vote - whether or not known fraud is a perceived problem. The problem with fraud is that if it is successful you will never know.
If the issue is cost/convenience of getting id then let's address THAT - it should not be cost prohibitive for the poor to be able to procure an id, which would have the added benefit of enabling them to more fully participate in society.
If the issue is the problems facing the elderly in need of id, perhaps they can be grandfathered in.
FYI - TX Id for those under 60 is $16 for 6 years; over 60 is $6 with an indefinite (in other words, no) expiration date. Fee waived for disabled veterans.
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