Thousands of Possible Illegal Immigrants Found on Texas Voter Rolls

The State of Texas through the office of the Texas Secretary of State has finished a full verification of the state's voter registration list through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' SAVE database. And during that review, thousands of names popped up that raised some red flags.

Thousands of Noncitizens Found on Texas Voter Rolls

According to NewsNation, Texas was able to identify 2,724 potential noncitizens on the voter rolls in Texas, meaning they are registered to vote. Those names and files have been given to Texas Counties which will conduct their own investigations into those voters eligibility. After that process is complete, those who are considered noncitizens who voted will be referred to the Texas Attorney General according to NewsNation.

Those identified as potential noncitizens will receive a notice from the county voter registrar and will have 30 days to provide proof of citizenship, the release said. If a response is not received by the county, the registration will be canceled.

“Everyone’s right to vote is sacred and must be protected,” Nelson said. “We encourage counties to conduct rigorous investigations to determine if any voter is ineligible, Nelson added.

Voting Going On Right Now In Texas

Early voting is going on right now in the Texas Constitutional Amendments election and local elections. Early voting continues through October 21. Election Day is November 4.

In a press release, the Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson, reiterated that only eligible United States citizens may vote in Texas elections. She also said having access to the data has bee a "game-changer".