Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a comprehensive probe into over 100 individuals suspected of being noncitizens who participated in the electoral process during the 2020 and 2022 elections, potentially casting more than 200 ballots. According to the Texas Attorney General website, Paxton emphasized the gravity of the allegations, stating, "Illegal aliens and foreign nationals must not be allowed to influence Texas elections by casting illegal ballots with impunity. I will not allow it to continue," Further underscoring that those found to have voted unlawfully will confront serious legal repercussions.
This inquiry's roots can be traced back to measures enacted by former President Donald Trump, whose executive order made available resources from the Department of Homeland Security to bolster the integrity of state elections, allowing Texas to embark on such investigative actions. The Attorney General's Office, leveraging data from the Texas Secretary of State and in coordination with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service's SAVE Database, is scrutinizing the majority of these suspect ballots that originated in Harris County, although concerns have similarly arisen in Guadalupe, Cameron, and Eastland counties, and Paxton's statement was cataloged by the Texas Attorney General website.
In June 2025, an additional investigation was launched involving 33 individuals identified as potential unlawful voters in the 2024 General Election. The referral came from the Texas Secretary of State and has been taken up by the Attorney General’s Office. The majority of the cases are tied to Harris County, with additional concerns raised in Guadalupe, Cameron, and Eastland counties. The investigation follows ongoing efforts by state officials to review voter eligibility and ensure compliance with election laws. The Texas Attorney General’s Office documented the developments in an official statement.
