The Texas attorney general accuses two Denton ISD principals of violating election laws and is suing the school district.The leaked email urges a Denton school’s teachers and staff to vote in the Republican primary. It also includes a link to a list of recommended state candidates who support public education and school funding and oppose school vouchers.The email prompted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to sue Denton ISD for illegal electioneering by use of public tax money.
And if the state prevails, it would then be up to the Denton County DA to decide if criminal charges are warranted. "If they decide to prosecute, then these individuals could be facing a criminal penalty," Jones said. "If on the other hand, the Denton County DA decides not to prosecute, then nothing is likely to them other than any internal sanctions within the school district for engaging in this illegal behavior.