Texas Sends Millions of Voter Records to DOJ for Federal Review
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Texas has sent its entire voter registration list to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The state asked federal officials to check for non-citizens on the rolls.
Governor Greg Abbott confirmed the action. He said it was to protect "election integrity." The move follows long-standing concerns by Texas officials about ineligible voter registrations.
The voter rolls contain data on millions of Texans. State law requires citizenship checks, but federal records are considered more definitive.
The DOJ has not commented on the review. It is unclear how long the process may take or what actions could follow.
This step represents a significant state-federal collaboration on voter list maintenance. It could set a precedent for other states.