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Relating to an application for a place on a ballot filed by a person convicted of a felony and to the general requirements of an application for a place on a ballot; decreasing a criminal penalty.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
HB 4555 would require a convicted felon who has been pardoned and applies for a place on the ballot to run for public office to include in their application proof that they are eligible for public office. The bill would also lower the penalty for providing false information on a candidate application from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Class B Misdemeanor.
Texas Action is neutral on HB 4555.
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