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VICTORY: Appeals Court UPHOLDS Texas Ballot Harvesting Ban in MAJOR Win for Election Integrity

Gary FranchiFebruary 13, 2026146 views
VICTORY: Appeals Court UPHOLDS Texas Ballot Harvesting Ban in MAJOR Win for Election Integrity
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Patriots across Texas are celebrating today after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit delivered a resounding victory for election integrity, upholding the Lone Star State's ban on ballot harvesting in a decision that sends shockwaves through the Democrat establishment.

The three-judge panel reversed a lower court's ruling that would have struck down one of Texas's most important election security measures, dealing a major blow to leftist groups who have been desperately trying to weaken voting safeguards across America.

This ruling comes at a crucial time as President Trump's second administration continues its mission to restore faith in our electoral system after years of Democrat-led efforts to undermine basic election security protocols.

Deep State Courts vs. Constitutional Law

The appeals court's decision exposes how lower federal courts have been weaponized by liberal activists to strike down common-sense election laws. Ballot harvesting – the practice of allowing third parties to collect and submit absentee ballots – has long been criticized by conservatives as a gateway to fraud and voter intimidation.

Texas lawmakers understood what many Americans know instinctively: our elections must be secure, transparent, and free from the kind of ballot manipulation schemes that Democrats have pushed in states like California and Pennsylvania.

"This victory shows that when states stand firm on election integrity, the Constitution is on our side," one election integrity advocate noted.

The ruling reinforces what Trump supporters have been saying all along – that states have not only the right but the duty to implement robust election security measures that protect every legal vote.

Democrats' Ballot Harvesting Scheme Exposed

Why are Democrats so desperate to preserve ballot harvesting? Because it's one of their most effective tools for manufacturing votes in key swing districts. By allowing paid political operatives to collect ballots from vulnerable populations, the practice opens the door to coercion, fraud, and the kind of election manipulation that undermines public confidence in our democratic process.

This Fifth Circuit victory sets a powerful precedent that other conservative states can follow as they work to implement their own election integrity measures. With Republicans now controlling the federal government, expect to see more common-sense reforms that put American voters – not political operatives – back in charge of our elections.

The question now is: will other states follow Texas's lead and prioritize election integrity over Democrat vote-harvesting schemes?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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RedStateResidentVerifiedjust now
I witnessed ballot harvesting firsthand in 2020 when strangers were going door-to-door in my neighborhood collecting ballots. Made me very uncomfortable and seemed ripe for abuse.
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VoterIntegrityVerifiedjust now
That's exactly the kind of sketchy activity this ruling helps prevent. Good for Texas!
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TexasPatriot2024Verifiedjust now
Finally! This is exactly what we needed to protect our elections. Ballot harvesting opens the door to so much potential fraud and manipulation.
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ConservativeVoterVerifiedjust now
Absolutely right. Every state should follow Texas's lead on this.
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ElectionWatcherVerifiedjust now
Great news! Question though - does this apply to all forms of ballot collection or are there exceptions for disabled voters and military overseas?
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ConstitutionFirstVerifiedjust now
Huge win for election integrity! 🇺🇸