Texas Deploys Election Day Legal Teams, Judge Denies Request to Block DOJ Poll Monitors

Election Day rapid response legal teams are being deployed in major Texas counties by the state’s attorney general to monitor polling stations, enforce election laws, and address any issues that arise, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office said in a Nov. 4 statement.
The teams are ready to deal with “issues seen in previous cycles,” such as extended polling location closures, ballot shortages, and improper extension of voting hours, according to Paxton’s office.
“Similarly, the OAG will prepare to take defensive action against activist groups who might attempt to influence the election through litigation,” Paxton’s office said in its statement. “The Election Day Rapid Response Legal Team will coordinate with the Texas Secretary of State to ensure that all issues are addressed immediately, and that Texas elections are fair and secure.”…