Texas Targeted Ads Challenge
Texas v. Hudspeth
An anti-voting lawsuit challenging Harris County’s alleged use of ads targeting minority voters as part of its voter education and “Get Out the Vote” efforts.
Background
The Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) filed a lawsuit against Harris County for allegedly using social media tools to intentionally target its “Get Out the Vote” ads to specific racial and ethnic groups. Specifically, the state argues that the ads intentionally target Hispanic, Latino, and African-American voters but not white voters, in hopes that only certain racial and ethnic groups will vote. The OAG alleges that Harris County’s actions violate the state constitution and asks the court to stop the county from running all racially-targeted voting ads.
Why It Matters
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is also running for a Senate seat and presents a unique threat to the election in Texas. Although he recused himself from this lawsuit, according to the OAG, his office brought this lawsuit against Texas’s largest county with less than one week before the 2026 midterms.
Latest Updates
- Oct. 29, 2026: Plaintiff filed their complaint, and an application for a temporary restraining order and temporary injunction.