Texas HB3040 amends eligibility requirements for public office, including residency and felony conviction conditions.

Texas HB3040 modifies the eligibility criteria for public office in the state. To qualify, a person must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, not mentally incapacitated, and not convicted of a felony without a pardon. Additionally, they must have resided in the state for 12 months and in the specific territory for six months before certain deadlines. The act takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3040 amends eligibility requirements for public office, including residency and felony conviction conditions.

Texas HB3040 modifies the eligibility criteria for public office in the state. To qualify, a person must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, not mentally incapacitated, and not convicted of a felony without a pardon. Additionally, they must have resided in the state for 12 months and in the specific territory for six months before certain deadlines. The act takes effect on September 1, 2025.