Texas AG Launches Illegal Voting Tipline and Election Integrity Advisory

Detected February 17th, 2026

Summary

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an email tipline for the public to report suspected violations of Texas election law and issued a legal advisory on election integrity. The advisory clarifies aspects of election law and emphasizes the risks posed by noncitizen voting and partisan efforts to manipulate electoral outcomes.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an "illegal voting tipline" via email and released a legal advisory concerning election integrity. This action aims to address concerns about noncitizen voting and alleged partisan efforts to manipulate electoral processes. The advisory clarifies key aspects of Texas election law, including voter registration and voting procedures, and warns of serious penalties, including jail time and fines, for violations.

This initiative requires regulated entities and potentially the public to be aware of and adhere to the clarified election laws. The tipline encourages reporting of suspected violations, implying increased scrutiny and potential investigations by the Attorney General's office. While the advisory itself is non-binding guidance, the underlying Texas Election Code provisions carry significant legal consequences for non-compliance, including criminal penalties.

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Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an email tipline where the public may report suspected violations of Texas election law and issued a legal advisory on election integrity.

Attorney General Paxton will thoroughly investigate any suspected voter fraud and protect the integrity of our elections. In his legal advisory, he notes that, “Significant growth of the noncitizen population in Texas and a pattern of partisan efforts to illegally weaponize voter registration and the voting process to manipulate electoral outcomes have created urgent risks to local, state, and federal elections. The following guidance clarifies and emphasizes several key aspects of election law.”

“Under my watch, there will be no stolen elections in Texas. Free and fair elections are a cornerstone of a thriving republic, and with the authority granted to my office by the Legislature, we will stop at nothing to uncover and stop any illegal voting activity,” said Attorney General Paxton. “I invite all Texans to report suspected violations at our tipline, [email protected]. Your liberties and your representation in our government depend on secure elections. I will continue to protect the integrity of your vote and your voice.”

Citizens and governmental entities may review this guidance to better acquaint themselves with the relevant laws that govern who can register to vote, how voting may be conducted, and other legal requirements. Violations of the Texas Election Code carry serious penalties, including jail time and fines.

To read the advisory, click here.

To report suspected election law violations, email [email protected].