Student ID cards far from sure ticket to the voting booth

By Jack Fitzpatrick

New voter ID requirements in many states may blunt the clout of young voters who rely on student ID cards for identification.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Texas":

"… the student body that doesn’t exist for other people,” Miller said.In Texas, student IDs might be rejected at the polls while gun permits are accepted …"

"… mits are accepted, depending on a lawsuit over the state’s voter ID law. Texas’ law passed the legislature but has been blocked by the Department of Ju …"

"… 2012 graduate and former student government president of the University of Texas–Austin, said the law would have a negative effect on students. She is pa …"