Judge rules new Texas election law unlawful, but state will appeal.

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which is also a stronghold for Democrats and is home to Houston, violates the constitution and has thus been struck down.

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Following the filing of a lawsuit earlier this month by officials from Harris County

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the implementation of a legislation that would eliminate a post that is responsible for overseeing elections in Harris County.

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Houston (AP)— A judge ruled that a GOP-passed Texas law that would govern elections in the state's most populated county

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a Democratic bastion and home to Houston, is unconstitutional.

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After county authorities sued earlier this month, Austin state District Judge Karin Crump temporarily stopped the law

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wearing shorts has to be changed immediately and that the men shouldwhich would eliminate a Harris County election official. be allowed to wear shorts

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After county authorities filed a lawsuit earlier this month, Texas District Judge Karin Crump in Austin temporarily suspended the statute

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