State Representative Aaron Pena writes in texasinsider.org of potential problems with individuals using the assistance laws to improperly influence voters in how to mark their ballot.  Pena intends to offer legislation to curb the abuse. 

In the 2010 Democratic Primary, nearly a third of the votes case in the Delta Area were assisted.  In the city of Hidalgo’s May 2012 election 22.5% of votes cast were assisted.  Reports are coming in from across Hidalgo County that the practice is rampant in certain communities during this primary election.