Judge Andy Brown is standing firm in the face of legal challenges, asserting that the county has followed the rules while accusing the Attorney General and Secretary of State of violating federal law.
Despite Attorney General Ken Paxton’s previous lawsuit against Bexar County for voter registration efforts, Travis County Judge Andy Brown was surprised when Paxton targeted his county for similar actions.
Travis County mailed out voter registration applications to eligible voters, sparking a state court lawsuit from Paxton to block those efforts.
In response to Paxton’s legal actions, Travis County seeks to move the case to federal court, alleging violations of the National Voter Registration Act by Paxton and Secretary of State Jane Nelson.
Judge Brown asserts that the county’s voter registration actions are legal, citing a specific state statute that allows the use of funds for such initiatives.
With early voting on the horizon, Travis County seeks an expedited ruling to move forward with voter registration efforts unimpeded.
Discussing the ongoing legal battle, Judge Brown also touched on efforts to expand passenger rail service in Texas, highlighting potential service between San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas.
Despite past delays in high-speed rail proposals, Judge Brown remains optimistic about the potential rail expansion, emphasizing the importance of addressing track conditions and rail capacity.