The integrity of Texas elections is under the microscope as Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched probes into 33 individuals for alleged illegal voting in the 2024 General Election, per a referral from Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson.
Paxton, a known advocate for stringent election security, vows to leverage his position against unauthorized electoral participation, stating, “Noncitizens must not be allowed to influence American elections, and I will use the full weight of my office to investigate all voter fraud." He reinforced the necessity to secure elections expressing a resolve to ensure results reflect the will of legitimate citizenry, according to a press release from the Office of the Attorney General.
The move comes in the wake of enhanced state access to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service's SAVE Database—a tool advocates claim pivotal for confirming voter eligibility—following an executive order from President Trump intended to strengthen electoral processes at no cost to the states.
Paxton, whose tenure has been marked by a rigorous approach to confronting voter fraud, recently spotlighted the indictments and arrests related to vote harvesting in Frio County. The alleged wrongdoing involving public officials was part of Paxton's broader campaign to crack down on election-related crimes, signaling a continuing trend in his office’s activities. These efforts align with former President Trump's agenda to fortify state-level election integrity, as mentioned in the same press release.
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