Texas Probes Noncitizen Voting Amid Amendment Push

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating over 100 suspected noncitizens accused of casting more than 200 ballots in the 2020 and 2022 elections, with most cases in Harris County. The probe, based on data from the Texas Secretary of State and the federal SAVE database, also covers Cameron, Eastland, and Guadalupe counties. Paxton credits former President Trump for federal efforts aiding election integrity and has vowed to hold violators accountable. Although noncitizen voting is illegal and extremely rare, the investigation comes as Republicans push for stricter voter ID and proof-of-citizenship laws. Critics claim the probe is a political move to intimidate voters in Democratic-leaning areas and erode trust in local elections. In November, Texas voters will decide on a constitutional amendment affirming that only citizens can vote, a rule already in state law.