Investigators from the Texas Attorney General’s Election Integrity Unit recently conducted undercover operations to identify potential voter registration of noncitizens in Texas.
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Texas Leads the Way Against Noncitizen Voting
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans of measures the state takes to stop noncitizen voting.
Texas Voters Passed Most Constitutional Amendments
Voters approved a massive property tax cut and several other measures but refused to raise the mandatory retirement age for judges.
Voter Registration Ends on October 10
The last day to register to vote in the November 7 Special Election is October 10.
Ballot Order for the Nov. 7 Constitutional Amendment Election
The Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza drew the ballot order for the 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
Third-Party Candidates may Have an Easier Time Getting on the Ballot in Texas
“Texas first adopted that procedure in 1905, and defendants admitted that it has not been significantly updated or improved in the 118 years since,” Pitman said in his order.
Texas Redistricting Lawsuits
The high court left intact a key provision of the federal Voting Rights Act in a case many feared would go the other way.
Texas Voters to Register, Prepare for May 6th Local Elections
Early voting begins on Monday, April 24th and runs through Tuesday, May 2nd. Election Day is Saturday, May 6th.
Corpus Christ Runoff Election
At the November 22, 2022, special meeting of the City Council, the City Council canvassed the results of the November 8 General Election.
Abbott Reelected as Texas Governor
Greg Abbott decisively won a third term as governor of Texas on Tuesday, defeating Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke.
Here are Some Things to Watch for on Election Night
At the top of the ticket, Gov. Greg Abbott is running for a third term against Beto O’Rourke, who has emerged as the state’s undisputed Democratic leader since his near-miss loss to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz four years ago.
What to Expect on Election Day in Texas
In Texas, results from Early Voting are submitted by Texas counties and reported first, shortly after polls close on Election Night.
Early Voting Begins on Monday, October 24
There are 23 early voting locations throughout the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County.
Major Win for Election Integrity
Secretary of State Scott, following his legal duty, compares voter registration information with citizenship information to help guarantee that only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote.
Texas is one of a handful of states with a voter registration deadline 30 days before the election.
Appeals Court Rule on Noncitizens Voting in Texas Elections
The suit was brought by five civil rights groups that sought to hold Texas accountable if it disenfranchised naturalized citizens.
Voter Registration Day Highlights Educational Campaign
“VoteReady” is a statewide campaign to educate Texans about ID requirements for voting in Texas, as well as ID requirements for those who are eligible to vote by mail.
Texas Constitutional Amendments
The propositions on the May 7 ballot would lower property taxes by shifting more public-school costs to the state. But the measures’ language can be hard to understand.
Upcoming Deadlines for May 7, May 24 Statewide Elections
With the May 2022 elections occurring in close proximity to one another, several dates and deadlines overlap due to statutory deadlines set by the Texas Election Code.
Texas Voters Need to Register by April 7 to Vote in May
Texas Secretary of State is reminding all eligible Texas voters who have not already done so to register to vote by Thursday, April 7 to vote in the May 7 statewide Constitutional Amendment election, as well as local elections for municipalities, school districts and other local entities holding elections.