Multi State Petition to Require Proof of Citizenship to Register to Vote
Paxton’s comment argues that the current registration system, which is based solely on self-attestation of citizenship, fails to protect voter rolls from illegal registrations.
Important Reminders About Early Voting
During early voting, Texans can vote at any polling location in their county of registration.
AG Paxton Announces Arrest in Starr County for Illegal Ballot Harvesting
Due to the findings of this investigation, a grand jury issued a true bill indictment against Vela for intentionally and knowingly influencing a Texan’s vote in the presence of the ballot during the voting process, which is an offense punishable as a state jail felony.
Texas Secretary Refers 33 Noncitizen Voters for Criminal Investigation
The 33 potential voting violations are a tiny fraction of the roughly 11 million who cast ballots in the November 2024 election.
Paxton Urges Texas House to Pass Legislation for Prosecution of Voter Fraud
The Senate Substitute for HB 5138 ensures that the OAG can enforce Texas’s election laws.
U.S. House Passes SAVE Act
The U.S. House passed a bill Thursday, led by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Austin, to require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.
Texas Senate Unveils Bill Requiring Voters to Prove Citizenship
Voters who don’t provide proof of citizenship would be placed on a separate voter roll and could cast ballots only in U.S. House and Senate races.
Some Texas Lawmakers Want to Ban Countywide Voting
Election administrators say letting people cast a ballot at any polling site is more convenient for voters and cheaper for local governments.
Investigation Into Illegally Registering Noncitizens to Vote
Investigators from the Texas Attorney General’s Election Integrity Unit recently conducted undercover operations to identify potential voter registration of noncitizens in Texas.
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.