Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit to block a voter registration effort in Bexar County. The lawsuit comes in response to Bexar County commissioners’ approval of a plan to increase voter registration efforts in the county.
Paxton’s lawsuit argues that the Bexar County plan violates state law by using taxpayer funds to promote voter registration. According to Paxton, the plan is not allowed under the state’s election code because county funds cannot be used to finance voter registration efforts.
The lawsuit also claims that the Bexar County plan is an attempt to influence the outcome of elections in violation of state law. Paxton argues that the plan is a partisan effort by Democrats to increase voter registration among potential Democratic voters in Bexar County.
In response to the lawsuit, Bexar County officials have defended their voter registration efforts as a way to increase voter participation and ensure that all eligible voters in the county are able to register. They argue that the plan is in line with state law and is not intended to influence the outcome of any election.
The lawsuit has sparked controversy and debate among Texas lawmakers and election officials. Some have praised Paxton for taking action to uphold state election laws, while others have criticized the lawsuit as an attempt to suppress voter registration efforts in the county.
As the legal battle continues, the future of the Bexar County voter registration plan remains uncertain. It is unclear how the lawsuit will impact voter registration efforts in the county and whether the plan will be allowed to move forward.
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