Denton, TX - Protections for Elections

Armed federal agents at your polling place
are already illegal. Your city council can enforce it.

18 U.S.C. § 592 — Federal Law Since 1865

Any federal employee who stations armed personnel at a polling place commits a felony. No exceptions — not for law enforcement, not for "keeping the peace." The DOJ's own manual bans FBI agents from polling places.

5 YEARS PRISON $250,000 FINE PERMANENT BAR FROM OFFICE

Why Denton?

Legal Authority

Texas provides the most robust home rule framework.

Why It Can Work Here

Passed a fracking ban in 2014 (later preempted), demonstrating willingness to push legal boundaries.

What the Ordinance Would Do
Language must emphasize: (1) the city shall not expend municipal resources to assist armed federal personnel in establishing or maintaining a presence within a defined perimeter...

Your City Council

7 members · Council-Manager · Mayor + 4 district + 2 at-large members
Incorporated 1866. Work sessions precede regular meetings.

Denton City Hall
215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76201

(940) 349-8307
cityofdenton.com/413/City-Council

Meetings

Tue

6:30 PM

1st & 3rd Tue

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Denton to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(940) 349-8307

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
TueS · 6:30 PM · Denton City Hall

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