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Paxton Launches Probe into
Potential Noncitizen Voting in 2024 Election
AUSTIN, TX – June 17, 2025 — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched investigations into 33 individuals suspected of illegally voting in the 2024 General Election, all of whom are alleged to be noncitizens.
The referrals came from Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson, who flagged the cases after the state gained access to the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database—a move enabled by an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump. The database allows states to verify immigration status to prevent noncitizens from participating in elections.
“Noncitizens must not be allowed to influence American elections, and I will use the full weight of my office to investigate all voter fraud,” said Paxton. “The results of our elections must be determined by our citizens—not foreign nationals breaking the law.”
Paxton emphasized the investigations are part of his broader effort to safeguard Texas elections. Earlier this year, his office indicted six individuals, including public officials, in connection with an alleged vote harvesting operation in Frio County.
The move underscores renewed focus on election integrity heading into the 2026 election cycle. While critics often argue that voter fraud cases are rare and risk disenfranchising eligible voters, Paxton and other Republicans continue to prioritize aggressive enforcement as a deterrent.
With access to federal verification tools now expanded, state officials say Texas is in a stronger position to detect unlawful voting activity—raising the stakes for ongoing debates over voter rolls, election procedures, and citizenship verification.
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