"By increasing penalties for illegal voting, we will send an even clearer message that voter fraud will not be tolerated in Texas."
– Governor Greg Abbott
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott submitted a message to the Secretary of the Senate earlier today identifying legislation to increase the penalties for illegal voting as an additional agenda item for the 3rd Special Session of the Texas Legislature that began on Monday, September 20.
"The State of Texas has made tremendous progress in upholding the integrity of our elections," said Governor Abbott. "By increasing penalties for illegal voting, we will send an even clearer message that voter fraud will not be tolerated in Texas."
