1.020 – VOTING DISABILITY OR CANDIDACY DISQUALIFICATION:
Texas Election Code § 1.020
Summary
This law outlines the conditions under which a person previously deemed mentally incapacitated can regain their voting rights and eligibility for candidacy. If a court later finds that their mental capacity has been fully restored, they are no longer disqualified from voting or running for office.
Restoration of mental capacity allows voting and candidacy rights.
Requires a final judgment from a probate court.
Applies to individuals previously deemed totally mentally incapacitated.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's VOTING DISABILITY OR CANDIDACY DISQUALIFICATION: 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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