Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into allegations that certain organizations operating within the state may be unlawfully registering noncitizens to vote.
The Texas Attorney General’s Election Integrity Unit recently conducted undercover operations to uncover instances of possible voter registration of noncitizens according to a press release.
The investigation has already confirmed that several nonprofit organizations have been operating booths near Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Driver License offices.
“Texans are deeply troubled by the possibility that organizations purporting to assist with voter registration are illegally registering noncitizens to vote in our elections. If eligible citizens can legally register to vote when conducting their business at a DPS office, why would they need a second opportunity to register with a booth outside? My office is investigating every credible report we receive regarding potential criminal activity that could compromise the integrity of our elections. The Biden-Harris Administration has intentionally flooded our country with illegal aliens, and without proper safeguards, foreign nationals can illegally influence elections at the local, state, and national level. It is a crime to vote—or to register to vote—if you are not a United States Citizen. Any wrongdoing will be punished to the fullest extent of the law,” said Attorney General Paxton.
These booths offer assistance with voter registration to individuals conducting business at these offices.
Concerns have been raised about nonprofit groups assisting with voter registration near Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Driver License offices.
All citizens are allowed to register to vote when obtaining or renewing a driver’s license or identification card.
Texas law prohibits falsely claiming U.S. citizenship during voter registration or assisting others in doing so.
Violations can result in up to two years in state jail and fines of up to $10,000.
Voting as a non-citizen or helping ineligible individuals vote can lead to a prison sentence of up to 20 years and similar fines.
The Texas Attorney General’s Election Integrity Unit has conducted undercover operations in major metropolitan areas to investigate these concerns.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities examining the full scope of the issue.