Six Frio County officials, including a judge, indicted for "vote harvesting," a felony in Texas.

Six individuals, including a county judge, city council members, and a school board trustee from Frio County, Texas, have been indicted on felony charges of "vote harvesting." This involves collecting and submitting absentee ballots, often with payment, which Texas law prohibits. The indictments follow a multi-year investigation by Attorney General Ken Paxton's office, with charges carrying up to 10 years in prison. The case has sparked debate over election integrity and potential political motives behind the investigation.