Bill in Texas Legislature would 'mark' foreigners legally living in the state

[douglas9]

Under the proposal by State Sen. Bryan Hughes, legal immigrants would have 'NONCITIZEN' emblazoned on their driver's licenses.

Last week, State Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, filed a bill that would require Texans to show proof of citizenship before they can register to vote. Voting-rights experts warn the proposal will disenfranchise low-income and minority voters.

Although the East Texas Republican's Senate voter ID legislation, Senate Bill 16, has sparked plenty of outrage, another, lesser-known bill he filed in January also is raising red flags with civil-rights advocates.

Hughes' Senate Bill 964 would require Texas to issue different driver's licenses to citizens and foreigners residing in the state. In the latter case, the IDs would "display the word "NONCITIZEN" on the front, according to the proposal. Although it's explicitly illegal to issue Texas driver's licenses to undocumented migrants, foreigners residing in the state can acquire them.

Hughes' bill also would require all noncitizens residing in Texas be issued special certificates to "clearly distinguish" them from U.S. citizens.

https://www.sacurrent.com/news/bill-in-texas-legislature-would-mark-foreigners-legally-living-in-the-state-37079019v

[tulipsandroses]

1. Texas, always willing to go further - That already exists here in GA - but not in words - Drivers License for Permanent

Residents are marked LIMITED and granted for 6 years not the usual 10 years for citizens.
But good ol Texas, they have to take things further than everyone else.