:The Right to be Heard," used by permission of the Norman Rockwell Family Foundation.
In the coming months, people who don't believe in democracy or your rights will expect you to forego your power and just get over it. They will dismiss you and tell you everything is just fine. Don't forget who you are. You are the product of the first nation based not on tribe or race or monarchy or religion, but based on the idea that we are all equal. You have in your DNA the bold ideals of free people whose forbears struggled and fought and died, not just for the idea of democracy but for a true love and commitment to each other. There are people who want to destroy that love and commitment and make us hate and distrust each other. But we will build a community that resists that effort every day and in every way, and we will win.
The mission of NEBCD is to encourage an educated electorate and get out the vote.
Election Identification Certificate (EIC)
If you don't have a Texas Driver's license or other approved form of photo ID to vote, you can apply for an Election Identification Certificate (EIC)
Did you know you can obtain an Election Identification Certificate (EIC) at your local Driver License office?
If you currently hold a Texas Driver License (DL) or Identification (ID) card, these are valid forms of ID for purposes of voting, and you do not need an EIC.
But if you have never had a Texas ID, and need an EIC, please schedule an appointment at your local Department of Public Safety Office.
Same day or walk in appointments are available for EIC transactions.
How to Apply
To apply for an EIC, visit a driver license office and complete an Application for Texas Election Certificate (DL-14C) (PDF) | Application for Texas Election Certificate (Spanish) (DL-14CS) (PDF).
To qualify for an EIC, you must:
Bring documentation to the office to verify your U.S. Citizenship
Bring documentation to the office to verify your Identity
Be eligible to vote in Texas (Bring your valid voter registration card to the office, or submit a voter registration application through the Texas Department of Public Safety at the office)
Be a Texas resident
Be 17 years and 10 months or older
The information on the documents, such as name and date of birth, must all match. If the name is different on each document, then the individual must provide documents that verify a legal name change. If other information on the document is different, speak with a License and Permit Specialist for assistance.
If you are using a name other than what is on your birth certificate, (example: married name), you will be required to show legal documentation of name change.
Documents must be original or certified copy. No photocopies can be accepted. Acceptable documents:
Marriage license
Divorce decree
Original or certified copy of a revised birth certificate
Court ordered name change
Department of State Health Services marriage verification letter
Fingerprints are not taken and warrant checks are not conducted on persons applying for an EIC.
Expiration and Use
An EIC is valid for six years. There is no expiration date for certificates issued to citizens 70 years of age or older.
Election Identification Certificates may only be used for voting purposes.
NOTES:
'Born and raised' Texans forced to prove identities under new voter ID law, The Guardian, 27 October 2014.