Texans' ballots for next month's election include 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution, including one clarifying that a voter must be a United States citizen.

Republicans in Texas and across the country have for years been raising alarms about the possibility of noncitizens casting ballots, even though such cases are rare, and people who vote illegally risk serious consequences, including deportation.

The amendment wouldn't have much practical effect, as it essentially restates what's already in state law. But it would "make it crystal clear under the state constitution that if you're not a U.S. citizen you're not allowed to vote in Texas," said Gov. Greg Abbott in a social media post .

An effort to require all Texans to show proof of citizenship to register to vote fai

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