Multiple convicted felons accused of illegally voting in Texas elections have been arrested, according to the Office of the Attorney General.
The arrests stem from an investigation by the Office of the Attorney General’s Election Integrity Unit after a citizen reported on October 27 that convicted felons who were incarcerated, on parole, or on probation had allegedly cast ballots in Harris County.
The citizen provided publicly available information supporting the allegations, prompting investigators to review voter registration records and determine whether the individuals had voted in the 2026 General Election.
Investigators then referred the individuals to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to verify their criminal justice status. Investigators used the department’s records to determine whether the individuals remained under criminal justice supervision when they cast their ballots.
TDCJ later confirmed that multiple individuals were on parole when they voted, deeming them ineligible to vote under Texas law.
Under the Texas Election Code, knowingly or intentionally voting in an election while aware of one’s ineligibility constitutes illegal voting. The offense is generally classified as a second-degree felony, punishable by two to 20 years in prison.
According to the Texas Secretary of State’s Office, convicted felons regain their voting rights after completing their sentences and any required supervision.
Arrest warrants were issued in Montgomery County on October 30, 2026 for individuals identified during the investigation.
“[M]y office arrested convicted felons for voting illegally in Texas. My Election Integrity Unit is actively investigating additional reports of election crimes,” Attorney General Ken Paxton said Saturday. “We will continue working to protect the lawful votes of Texans.”
The OAG has not confirmed how many convicts were arrested for illegal voting.
