Because this is where we are.

https://www.law.georgetown.edu/icap/...e-fact-sheets/

ICAP has created fact sheets for all 50 states explaining the laws barring unauthorized private militia groups and what to do if groups of armed individuals are near a polling place or voter registration drive. Select a state from the menu below to view the corresponding fact sheet.

Access ICAP’s fact sheet on voter intimidation laws, what kinds of conduct could cons ute voter intimidation, and what to do if you experience voter intimidation here.

Texas:

https://www.law.georgetown.edu/icap/.../09/Texas.pdf?

Second, call Election Protection at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to report what you see.
Assistance in also available in Spanish at 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888- 839-8682), in Arabic at 844-
YALLA-US (844-915-5187), and Asian languages at 888-API-VOTE (1-888-174-8683). A video
call number for American Sign Language is available at 301-818-VOTE (301-818-8683).