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Texas urban counties prepare legal teams ahead of Election Day

Harris County and Travis County have set up legal taskforces to prepare for potential state or federal intervention in the 2026 election. Harris County Attorney Kamin recruited over 30 attorneys, including former U.S. Department of Justice employees, and tapped voting rights attorney Chad Dunn as outside counsel.

Where
Harris County, Travis County, Dallas County
When
Nov. 2, 2026
Sources
One outlet

Counties: Harris Travis Dallas

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Abbie KaminHarris County Attorney
  • Chad DunnVoting rights attorney hired as outside counsel
  • Delia GarzaTravis County Attorney
  • Diana MelendezSpokeswoman for Travis County Attorney's Office
  • Darryl MartinDallas County administrator
  • Aaron ReitzU.S. Attorney
  • Ken PaxtonTexas Attorney General
  • Greg AbbottTexas Governor
  • Jacqueline SmithRepublican candidate for Harris County Attorney
  • Harris CountyCounty government
  • Travis CountyCounty government
  • Dallas CountyCounty government

The facts

  • Harris County Attorney's office set up election protection legal taskforce with over 30 attorneys.1
  • Harris County Attorney Kamin recruited former U.S. Department of Justice employees for voting rights expertise.1
  • Harris County hired voting rights attorney Chad Dunn as outside counsel.1
  • Travis County Attorney's office made similar legal preparations as Harris County.1
  • Travis County Commissioners Court authorized the county attorney to file proactive litigation to protect voting rights if necessary.1
  • Dallas County has not pre-authorized legal action but said district attorney would act if necessary.1
  • In 2022, Harris County faced paper ballot shortages and offline voting machines leading to long wait times.1
  • Texas legislature abolished Harris County's elections office and gave Secretary of State oversight of election complaints in the county.1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Abbie Kamin, Harris County Attorney Federal government poses a threat to voting rights; governor bent knee to president.1
  • Aaron Reitz, U.S. Attorney If you violate federal election law, I will hunt you down and prosecute you.1
  • Greg Abbott, Texas Governor Harris County should be stripped of operating elections.1

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