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Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 557.022. Restrictions

Current as of April 14, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) The name of a communist may not be printed on the ballot for any primary or general election in this state or a political subdivision of this state.

(b) A person may not hold a nonelected office or position with the state or any political subdivision of the state if:

(1) any of the compensation for the office or position comes from public funds of this state or a political subdivision of this state;  and

(2) the employer or superior of the person has reasonable grounds to believe that the person is a communist.

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