The Obama Administration continues to challenge Texas’ efforts to keep integrity in our electoral system.
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the state, claiming the voter ID laws passed by our own legislature are disenfranchising the same voters the law aims to protect.
To Holder: #SCOTUS just said that the 10th Amendment empowers states–NOT the Federal Govt–to regulate elections. #txlege #tcot #txgop
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) August 22, 2013
via @ChuckNellis: #Texas has states rights & they aren't afraid to use them! #tcot #teaparty #txgop
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) August 22, 2013
Greg Abbott has fought for stronger voter ID laws in Texas to ensure legal votes are not discounted by illegal ones.
Read more about how Greg Abbott works to protect Texas families and businesses.