The investigation comes after more than 30 potential noncitizens allegedly cast ballots in the 2024 general election. (Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images)
TEXAS GOVERNOR MAKES IT 'CRYSTAL CLEAR' ONLY U.S. CITIZENS CAN VOTE IN STATE ELECTIONS
Paxton, a Republican running against fellow Republican John Cornyn in the Senate primaries, said Texans who vote illegally will be held accountable.
"Illegal aliens and foreign nationals must not be allowed to influence Texas elections by casting illegal ballots with impunity. I will not allow it to continue," Paxton said in the release.
"Thanks to President Trump’s decisive action to help states safeguard the ballot box, this investigation will help Texas hold noncitizens accountable for unlawfully voting in American elections," he continued. "If you’re a noncitizen who illegally cast a ballot, you will face the full force of the law."
In June, Paxton opened an investigation into an additional 33 potential noncitizens who allegedly
The 100 potential noncitizens allegedly cast more than 200 ballots. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, reacted to the latest investigation in an X post Wednesday.
"Great work! We must do everything we can to protect the integrity of our elections," Nehls wrote.
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