Texas SB631 amends voter qualifications and registration requirements for individuals convicted of a felony.

Texas SB631 modifies the Texas Election Code to redefine the qualifications for being a registered voter. Specifically, it requires that a person must not have been finally convicted of a felony or, if convicted, must not currently be incarcerated for that offense. Exceptions include those who have fully discharged their sentence, completed probation, or been pardoned. The bill also stipulates that to be eligible for voter registration, a person must meet these criteria, be 18 years of age or older, be a U.S. citizen, not be mentally incapacitated, and be a resident of the state.

Texas SB631 amends voter qualifications and registration requirements for individuals convicted of a felony.

Texas SB631 modifies the Texas Election Code to redefine the qualifications for being a registered voter. Specifically, it requires that a person must not have been finally convicted of a felony or, if convicted, must not currently be incarcerated for that offense. Exceptions include those who have fully discharged their sentence, completed probation, or been pardoned. The bill also stipulates that to be eligible for voter registration, a person must meet these criteria, be 18 years of age or older, be a U.S. citizen, not be mentally incapacitated, and be a resident of the state.