Texas Governor Greg Abbott Moves to Ban Non-Citizen Voting in State Constitution

 

**Texas Governor Greg Abbott Moves to Ban Non-Citizen Voting in State Constitution**

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a joint resolution on Monday aimed at reinforcing voting laws in the state by making it explicitly unconstitutional for non-U.S. citizens to vote in any Texas election. The resolution sets the stage for a state-wide vote, giving Texas citizens the power to approve or reject the amendment to the Texas Constitution.

> “We want to make it clear: if you are not a citizen of the United States of America, you are not allowed to vote in Texas,” Abbott said during the signing ceremony.

### What the Resolution Means

The joint resolution is part of a growing effort by Republican lawmakers to safeguard election integrity by preventing what they see as potential loopholes that could allow non-citizens to participate in the electoral process. Although current Texas law already restricts voting to U.S. citizens, Abbott and his supporters believe enshrining the restriction in the State Constitution would make the law harder to challenge or reverse.

### Next Steps: Voter Decision

The proposed constitutional amendment will now go to Texas voters, who will decide whether to formally adopt the new language during an upcoming election. If passed, the constitution will be amended to clearly state that only U.S. citizens may vote in Texas elections at any level—local, state, or federal.

### Political and Public Reactions

The move has drawn praise from conservative groups and Republican leaders who argue that it strengthens democracy by protecting the rights of U.S. citizens. However, critics claim it’s a politically motivated effort to stir up anti-immigrant sentiment and solve a problem that doesn’t statistically exist.

Legal analysts say the amendment, if passed, may have little practical effect on the ground, but it sends a strong political message during a contentious election season.

### A National Trend?

Texas joins a list of other Republican-led states that have pursued similar constitutional amendments amid rising debates over voter eligibility, border security, and immigration policy.

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