Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson has announced that a statewide review of voter rolls has identified 2,724 potential noncitizens registered to vote.
The review was conducted by comparing the state's voter registration database, which comprises more than 18 million records, against the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements) database.
"This is about ensuring only eligible United States citizens participate in our elections," said Nelson. "Thanks to the Trump Administration's decision to allow states free and direct access to the SAVE database, we've made significant progress in maintaining accurate voter lists."
The flagged records have now been sent to all 254 Texas counties, where local election officials will investigate. Individuals identified as potential noncitizens will receive a written notice from their county registrar, and they will have 30 days to provide proof of citizenship or risk having their voter registration canceled.
Cases where noncitizens are confirmed to have voted will be referred to the Texas Attorney General's Office for potential legal action.
"Everyone's right to vote is sacred and must be protected," said Nelson. "The SAVE database is just one of many tools we're using to ensure that only qualified voters cast ballots in Texas elections."
The state's ongoing review highlights Texas' commitment to safeguarding election integrity by ensuring only eligible U.S. citizens remain on the voter rolls.
