House Bill 1359 by Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, would create a way for attorneys to apply with the State Bar of Texas for identification cards for use in any of Texas’ 254 counties.
Every time University of Arizona students swipe their ID cards — at the student union, the rec center, the library — they leave a digital trace, showing exactly where they've been and when.
On the heels of the tenth anniversary of 9/11, it is important to reinforce the need to control access into organizations and to properly identify those persons who are seeking access. Controlling access into and within a building or campus not only thwarts a possible terrorist attack, but reduces the opportunity for the commission of a crime or occurrence of a violent act. It also promotes a feeling of security and safety for employees and other persons utilizing the organizational space.
