Texas AG Paxton Challenges Voter Registration Initiatives in Major Counties

Lawsuits target efforts in Travis, Bexar, and potentially Harris counties over legality and potential fraud concerns.

Ken Paxton filed lawsuits against Travis and Bexar counties for hiring a third-party vendor to boost voter registration.
Paxton argues the initiatives exceed local government authority and could lead to voter fraud.
Democrats claim the lawsuits are attempts to suppress Latino voter turnout in urban areas.
Travis County officials defend their actions as lawful and aimed at increasing civic participation.
The disputes come amid broader state-level efforts to tighten control over voter registration processes.