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The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on states to change election practices
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk Geoff Mulvihill And Marc Levy, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· July 8, 2026
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Key points Further details on the administration's plans and the potential impact on Texas are available from KPRC 2 Houston. The Trump administration is taking steps to influence election practices in states, including Texas.
The Trump administration is taking steps to influence election practices in states, including Texas. This effort involves threatening to withhold federal funding from states that do not make changes to their voting practices.
State election officials are being warned that they could face arrest if they do not remove noncitizens from voter rolls. The administration's actions are part of a larger effort to shape the details of running elections, which have traditionally been the responsibility of states.
Further details on the administration's plans and the potential impact on Texas are available from KPRC 2 Houston.
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Category: safety Published: July 8, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) Reading time: 1 min
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