VOTER IDENTIFICATION LAWS

a)Do the arguments for the voter identification legislation outweigh the arguments against it?

b)Why do you think a concealed weapons permit is an acceptable form of voter ID, but a school ID is not?

c)Do you think a student ID should be accepted for voting? Write a brief letter to the editor of your school or local paper arguing your position.

LOBBYING REFORM

a) Do you agree or disagree that former legislators lobbying their former colleagues is unethical? Why?

b)Should Texas enact laws to limit the ability of former legislators to lobby? If so, what specific provisions should be enacted and why?