Long wait times for drivers license appointments may have new Texans worried about getting ready to vote this year. But you can still register and cast a ballot while you’re waiting on yours.

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson is looking to the federal government to help the state check the immigration status of registered voters who have not validated their citizenship. Nelson sent a letter to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services requesting the information Wednesday.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wants the federal government to share the citizenship status of registered voters whom the state cannot verify eligibility to vote, saying the immigration policies

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton complained that about 1 million Texans did not use a driver’s license or ID to register to vote, requiring additional checks.

Two Texas officials were sued this week after they were accused of violating the National Voter Registration Act. On Wednesday, officials in Travis County, Texas, filed lawsuits against the state's Attorney General Ken Paxton and Secretary of State Jane Nelson over alleged attempts to block voter registration efforts ahead of the November presidential election.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is reminding Texans that it is a crime to register to vote when you’re ineligible to cast a ballot on Election Day. That’s true, but his warning leaves out a key distinction.

Jolt Initiative said the Texas Attorney General pushed them to provide private voter information. TEXAS, USA — A Texas-based nonprofit is suing state Attorney General Ken Paxton after they say he demanded private voter records in August.