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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 16 Sec. 2. General Provisions — Exclusions From Office, Jury Service And Right Of Suffrage; Protection Of Right Of Suffrage

Sec. 2 - Laws shall be made to exclude from office persons who have been convicted of bribery, perjury, forgery, or other high crimes.
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CN/htm/CN.16.htm#16.2

Other Note(s):

Those convicted of bribery, perjury, forgery, or other high crimes shall, by law, be excluded from public office, serving on juries, and from the right of suffrage.