AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Attorney General’s Office on Tuesday executed multiple search warrants in Frio, Atascosa, and Bexar counties as part of an ongoing investigation into election integrity.
The AG’s Election Integrity Unit in 2022 received a referral from the 81st Judicial District Attorney Audrey Louis regarding allegations of election fraud and vote harvesting that occurred during the 2022 elections.
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A two-year investigation provided sufficient evidence to obtain the search warrants in furtherance of the ongoing investigation, a news release said.
“Secure elections are the cornerstone of our republic,” Texas Attorney General Paxton said. “We were glad to assist when the District Attorney referred this case to my office for investigation. We are completely committed to protecting the security of the ballot box and the integrity of every legal vote. This means ensuring accountability for anyone committing election crimes.”
Louis confirmed to KSAT 12 News that she was the one who contacted the AG’s Office but said she couldn’t comment because the investigation was on-going.
Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callalen said, “This is not involving our office – this is part of the vote harvesting in Bexar County and the other two counties mentioned” in the probe and that “we are ready to assist with the investigation anyway we can.”