Texas Governor Threatens State Takeover of Harris County Elections; Local Officials Push Back Hard

Governor Greg Abbott has threatened to take over Harris County elections and pursue criminal charges due to over 100 voter registrations linked to P.O. boxes. Local officials, including interim County Attorney Jonathan Fombonne, strongly assert the Governor lacks the legal authority for such actions, defending local control and democratic processes. Harris County's Tax Assessor-Collector is already addressing the P.O. box issue, highlighting a broader ongoing conflict between state and county over election administration.