Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Texas

Re: taxation without representation

Hello there,

Here is information straight from the Texas Board of Pardons and Parols Website regarding voting rights.

HOW ARE VOTING RIGHTS RESTORED?

In past years, Texas law specified that citizens convicted of a felony offense were ineligible to vote in the State of Texas until two years after full discharge of their sentence.

Effective September 1, 1997, the legislature restored voting rights to felons convicted in Texas once a person fully discharges the felony sentence, including any term of incarceration, parole, or supervision, or completes a period of probation ordered by any court. See Texas Election Code, 11.002.

Before voting in local, state, or federal elections, a person must meet the minimum qualifications such as being a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, and mentally competent. A person must register to vote in the county of residence and may obtain further information from the Registrar of Voters Office in that county or from the Elections Division of the Secretary of State's Office.

Please note that the Texas law does not affect voting rights in other states.

http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/bpp/exec_clem/exec_clem.html#HOW%20ARE%20VOTING%20RIGHTS%20RESTORED

Hope this information helps you.

If my office can be of assistance feel free to contact us.

Sincerely,

Erick Platten

PLATTEN LAW OFFICE

3301 Golden Rd. Ste. 410

Tyler, Texas 75701

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