Felony Restrictions by Code
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§16.031. Cancellation Of Registration — Cancellation On Official Notice Of Ineligibility
(a) The registrar shall cancel a voter's registration immediately on receipt of:
(1) notice under Section 13.072(b) or 15.021 or a response under Section 15.053 that the voter's residence is outside the county;
(2) an abstract of the voter's death certificate under Section 16.001(a) or an abstract of an application indicating that the voter is deceased under Section 16.001(b);
(3) an abstract of a final judgment of the voter's total mental incapacity, partial mental incapacity without the right to vote, conviction of a felony, or disqualification under Section 16.002, 16.003, or 16.004;http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/EL/htm/EL.16.htm#16.031
Note(s) Regarding This Legislation:
During the 82nd Legislature, HB 174(2) and SB 1046(2) added subsection (b)(4) to Sec. 16.031.