The Supreme Court will not be hearing a state challenge by Texas regarding election outcomes in key battleground states. 

“The State of Texas’s motion for leave to file a bill of complaint is denied for lack of standing under Article III of  the Constitution. Texas has not demonstrated a judicially cognizable interest in the manner in which another State  conducts its elections. All other pending motions are dismissed as moot,” a one-page filing put out by the court reads.  

The lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sought to challenge votes in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. 

Justice Samuel Alito was joined by Justice Clarence Thomas in dissent.  

"In my view, we do not have discretion to deny the filing of a bill of complaint in a case that falls within our original jurisdiction.  See Arizona v. California, 589 U. S. ___  (Feb. 24, 2020) (Thomas, J., dissenting).  I would therefore grant the motion to file the bill of complaint but would not grant other relief, and I express no view on any other issue,” Alito's dissent read.  

Donald Trump encouraged the U.S. Supreme Court to take up Texas’ lawsuit regarding the awarding of electoral votes. 

“Tremendous support from all over the Country. All we ask is COURAGE & WISDOM from those that will be making one of the most important decisions in our Country’s history. God bless you!” Trump said in a tweet. 

Texas unsuccessfully argued voting irregularities and unequal treatment of voters in each state should allow legislators to determine the state’s electoral votes.

U.S. Rep. MIke Johnson (R-LA) led 106 congressional signatories supporting the lawsuit.