Texas AG Deploys Legal Team for Election Day

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced the deployment of an Election Day Rapid Response Legal Team to major counties across the state, aiming to monitor and address election-related issues such as ballot shortages and improper polling hours. The initiative comes amidst allegations from Texas Republicans of potential voter fraud, although no substantial evidence has been presented to support these claims. Paxton's team will work closely with the Texas Secretary of State to ensure that election laws are enforced and to counteract any activist litigation that may arise. He has emphasized the significance of maintaining election integrity, a focal point of his office's recent legal actions against local municipalities. Additionally, the Attorney General's office has engaged in disputes with the Department of Justice over federal monitoring of polling places, maintaining that such actions violate Texas law. Paxton, who has faced professional censure efforts for his post-2020 election actions, views this election as crucial for Texas's future.