Texas Republicans attempted to institute a voter ID requirement two years ago and failed. Now, according to the Houston Chronicle, they have renewed their efforts. The measure that failed two years ago "would have required voters to produce some type of photo ID before being allowed to cast ballots." It was approved in the House, but failed in the Senate. Legislators are also in discussions about possibly adding a provision to the bill that would make senior citizens exempt from the ID requirement. A similar provision was in the original bill two years ago, but it was stripped from the bill in Committee. According the Houston Chronicle, "Republicans say photo IDs would guard against voter fraud. Democrats argue that Republicans are trying to intimidate minority voters who are more likely to support Democratic candidates."