Team Bettencourt, the official account representing Texas State Senator Paul Bettencourt, shared a series of posts on February 17 and 18, 2026, addressing concerns about voter roll integrity and marking the beginning of the Lenten season.
On February 17, Team Bettencourt raised an issue regarding election administration in Harris County. In a post made at 20:44 UTC, the account stated, “A voter registration card showed up for a former homeowner – 8 years after she left- at @jimmybarrettsho’s house, who had me on @KTRH to discuss it! Why it matters is because Voter Roll Integrity matters! Without it, the public won’t trust election results! Listen to”. A similar message was posted at 21:05 UTC the same day: “A voter registration card showed up for a former homeowner – 8 years after she left- at @jimmybarrettsho’s house, who had me on @ktrhnews to discuss it! Why it matters is because Voter Roll Integrity matters! Without it, the public won’t trust election results! Listen”.
The following day, Team Bettencourt highlighted participation in Ash Wednesday observances. On February 18 at 20:57 UTC, the account wrote: “I’ll be with Father Troy Gately at @stjohnvianney for the 5:30 PM Mass to observe #AshWednesday, as it is my custom every year. All are welcome to join us as we begin the Lenten season! ‘Remember – you are dust, and to dust you shall return.’ @archgh @TXCatholic https://t.co/ws4SPodPaU”.
Paul Bettencourt has served as a Republican member of the Texas State Senate since his election in 2015. He represents District 7 and succeeded Dan Patrick in this role.
