1.017 – INELIGIBILITY NO DEFENSE TO PROSECUTION. It is no
Texas Election Code § 1.017
Summary
This law establishes that receiving an official ballot does not exempt a person from prosecution for voting-related offenses, even if they are ineligible to vote. It emphasizes that ineligibility is not a valid defense in legal proceedings regarding election violations.
Ineligibility to vote does not prevent prosecution.
Receiving a ballot does not imply legal voting status.
Applies to all election-related offenses under the code.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's INELIGIBILITY NO DEFENSE TO PROSECUTION. It is no law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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