AUSTIN – “Bring it” – that’s what Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted once he got word the U.S. Department of Justice had filed suit against Texas over the state's election integrity law.
Over the past few months, Senate Bill 1 has created a stir. In it’s complaint, the DOJ argues the new law violates both the Voting Rights Act and Civil Rights Act.
Here’s what Abbott had to say about the DOJ’s suit on his Twitter account:
“Bring it.
“The Texas election integrity law is legal.
“It INCREASES hours to vote.
“It does restrict illegal mail ballot voting. Only those who qualify can vote by mail.
“It also makes ballot harvesting a felony.
“In Texas it is easier to vote but harder to cheat.”
Attorney General Ken Paxton also took to his Twitter account after learning about the suit.
“Biden is coming after Texas for SB1, our recently enacted election integrity law,” Paxton tweeted. “It’s a great and a much-needed bill. Ensuring Texas has safe, secure, and transparent elections is a top priority of mine. I will see you in court, Biden! #ElectionIntegrity.”