Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has formally requested the Biden-Harris Administration to provide data on citizenship status for individuals potentially registered to vote illegally in Texas. This move is part of an effort to verify voter eligibility and ensure the integrity of elections in the state.
On September 18, Paxton encouraged the Texas Secretary of State to seek federal assistance in obtaining data that would help determine the citizenship status of certain registered voters who do not possess a State of Texas-issued driver's license or identification card. To expedite this process, Paxton asked for a list from the Texas Secretary of State comprising approximately 450,000 voters whose citizenship status remains unchecked. He intends to forward this list to the federal government.
Federal law prohibits noncitizens from registering to vote but restricts states from requiring proof of citizenship as a registration prerequisite. However, these laws also mandate that the federal government aid states in identifying potential noncitizens on their voter rolls. Paxton's letter serves as a formal request for such cooperation.
"I demand full cooperation from the federal government to ensure that any noncitizens remaining on Texas’s voter registration rolls are identified," stated Attorney General Paxton. "The Biden-Harris Administration is legally obligated to assist States in doing so, and it is imperative that we use every tool available to uphold the integrity of our elections."