can you explain, robert notzon, about the lawsuits that the naacp has brought?the state of texas has brought it because they're seeking pre clarence for the section 5 of the voting rights act to get the voter id law to become law and a federal law, under the voting rights act. so they have asked the district court in the district of columbia for pre-clearance in the trial starts today at which they need to prove their law has been discriminatory intent or no discriminatory effect in the way it is operated. >> talked about the significance of this hearing that is taking place this week. >> it is critical. as you said, several states have attempted or have passed voter id laws. in texas, we do things different. they seem to be -- i do not want to sit unapologetic because they do not wear race on their sleeves to an aide to it, but the way they go about passing their voting laws in the state of texas is starkly, for decades, regardless of party, is to take advantage of race and use it as a tool to stay in power and to keep the minority vote down. in texas when they