Houston, 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 Houston?

Legal Authority

Texas provides the most robust home rule framework.

Why It Can Work Here

Strong mayor-council, Democratic Mayor John Whitmire.

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

16 members · 11 district members + 5 at-large
Next election: Nov 2027. 4-year terms, 2-term limit.

Houston City Hall
901 Bagby St., Houston, TX 77002

(832) 393-1100
houstontx.gov/council/

Meetings

Tue

1:30 PM

Every Tue

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Houston to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(832) 393-1100

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
TueS · 1:30 PM · Houston City Hall

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