Texas is becoming the largest state to resign from a bipartisan, multistate effort to prevent voter fraud.

Texas has made the significant decision to withdraw from a bipartisan national initiative aimed at preventing voter fraud, making it the largest state to do so. The move marks a new chapter in the state’s approach to election security, as it steps away from the multistate effort designed to protect the integrity of elections across the United States.

The initiative, which had brought together states with differing political affiliations, was established with the goal of sharing voter data to help identify and prevent fraudulent voting practices. However, Texas officials have expressed concerns over the direction of the program and its impact on state sovereignty.

Texas’ resignation from the effort comes amid growing debate over election security and voter fraud. While some states view such partnerships as a way to bolster election integrity, others, including Texas, have raised alarms about the federal influence on state-level election administration.

The state’s decision is likely to set the stage for further discussions on how best to balance security and accessibility in the American electoral process. Texas officials have indicated they will pursue alternative methods to secure elections without relying on the national cooperation model.