Felony Restrictions by Code
Below is a listing of the Texas Codes that contain statutory restrictions on convicted felons. Click on a code to view the restrictions we have been able to identify within that code. We do not warrant this to be a complete listing of all restrictions for felons.
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» Texas Constitution
Article 4 Sec. 11. Executive Department — Board Of Pardons And Paroles; Parole Laws; Reprieves, Commutations, And Pardons; Remission Of Fines And Forfeitures
(b) In all criminal cases, except treason and impeachment, the Governor shall have power, after conviction or successful completion of a term of deferred adjudication community supervision, on the written signed recommendation and advice of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, or a majority thereof, to grant reprieves and commutations of punishment and pardons; and under such rules as the Legislature may prescribe, and upon the written recommendation and advice of a majority of the Board of Pardonhttp://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CN/htm/CN.4.htm#4.11
Note(s) Regarding This Legislation:
11(b) was amended during the 82nd Legislature by SJR 9. The phase "or successful completion of a term of deferred adjudication community supervision" was added after "In all criminal cases, except treason and impeachment, the Governor shall have power, after conviction."
Other Note(s):
Only by executive pardon are the full rights of a felon restored.