In Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton is spearheading an investigation into allegations that some nonprofits have been engaging in illegal voter registration of noncitizens. The focus of the investigation centers around booths set up outside Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Driver License offices, purportedly to assist people in registering to vote. Now, if you can register to vote inside while handling your DPS business, why on earth would anyone need to register again outside at a booth? It smells fishy, doesn’t it?
Paxton’s Election Integrity Unit has taken to conducting undercover operations across major Texas cities, and they’ve already confirmed that these nonprofits have been active outside DPS premises. This raises a glaring question: If someone is legally entitled to register inside, what’s the purpose of these external setups?
The Biden-Harris administration has been criticized heavily by Paxton for what he views as their role in exacerbating this situation by, as he claims, intentionally flooding the country with illegal aliens. This, Paxton argues, creates a backdoor for foreign nationals to potentially skew the electoral landscape not just locally but nationally.
Now, in response to these findings, the Texas DPS has put a temporary stop to these voter registration efforts on their property. It’s a step indicating that when push comes to shove, measures will be taken to safeguard the sanctity of our voting process.
The implications here are profound. Paxton pointed out, and rightly so, that it’s a criminal offense in Texas both to vote and to register to vote if you’re not a U.S. citizen. The penalties are no slap on the wrist either—a fine up to $10,000 or a jail term, which could be as severe as two years for false registration and up to 20 years for illegal voting.
Governor Greg Abbott has thrown his support behind Paxton’s investigations, making it crystal clear on social media platforms: Texas will not stand for illegal registration and voting. They’re drawing a line in the sand, signaling a zero-tolerance policy towards any manipulation of electoral processes.
What we’re seeing is a critical stand for election integrity. It’s about ensuring that every Texan’s voice is rightfully heard, without being drowned out by illegal interference. It’s about protecting the core of American democracy, ensuring that the right to vote, a sacred pillar of our society, is preserved and protected.
