Voters in Texas get texts warning about furries casting ballots

Texas voters received a text message this weekend warning that furries are casting ballots in large numbers to influence the midterm election.

The alert went out on Saturday and included a photo of a man wearing a fox tail accessory. The image reportedly showed him walking away from a polling place in Collin County. Four independent recipients told the San Antonio Current they received the message. The text claimed that furries and other groups were voting in record numbers. It stated this turnout was a major reason Democrats held an 86,000-vote lead over Republicans statewide.

The message urged readers to vote for every Republican on the ballot to maintain conservative control of Texas. It instructed recipients not to let weirdo furry Socialists pick their leaders. The text identified the sender as Texans for Common Sense. That political action committee is fully funded by Texans United for a Conservative Majority PAC. This far-right group receives backing from Tim Dunn, a West Texas oil billionaire.

Dunn co-founded CrownQuest Operating in Midland. He is a primary financial supporter of the Texas GOP. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico frequently cites Dunn on the campaign trail when criticizing billionaire influence in state politics. There is no evidence the man in the photo was at a polling place during early voting or that he identifies as a furry.

Fox tails serve various purposes in modern fashion. They are popular among cosplay fans, anime enthusiasts, and attendees of Renaissance fairs. Beyond the furry community, many people use the accessory as an alternative style choice. There is no data showing that furries share a specific political ideology. Nor is there an estimate of how many Texans belong to the subculture.

The state hosts the Texas Furry Fiesta, its largest annual convention. The event draws approximately 8,000 attendees. That number represents a small portion of Texas' 31.7 million residents. The gathering includes participants from other states and countries. The text campaign aims to capitalize on these numbers to sway the upcoming vote.

The distribution of the message occurred over the weekend leading into the election period. Recipients were encouraged to act immediately based on the information provided. The campaign continues to push for Republican candidates in the state.