The controversy around voter registration forms in Texas has sparked a heated debate, with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issuing a warning to Harris County officials. Paxton raised concerns that sending voter registration forms to unverified recipients could lead to ineligible individuals, such as felons and noncitizens, attempting to register to vote, thereby committing a crime.
In a bold move, Paxton issued a press release stating that distributing these forms would be a violation of the law. He specifically called out Harris and Bexar counties for considering using taxpayer funds to print and distribute voter registration forms to unregistered residents.
Paxton emphasized that Texas counties have no statutory authority to print and mail state voter registration forms. He expressed his disapproval of this approach, especially in light of the Biden-Harris Administration allowing illegal aliens to enter the country.
The attorney general made it clear that he would not hesitate to take legal action if counties proceeded with their plans. He urged county commissioners to abandon the proposal, warning that he would see them in court if necessary.
According to the Texas Secretary of State’s website, individuals must meet certain criteria to be eligible to vote, including being at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, a resident of the county where the application was submitted, not a convicted felon, and not declared mentally incapacitated.
As the situation unfolds, Judge Lina Hidalgo’s office has yet to respond to Paxton’s letter. The full letter can be accessed through the link provided below.
The debate over voter registration forms in Texas continues to raise questions about the integrity of the voting process and the responsibilities of local officials. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.