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Fact check: Texas Constitution can't bar Trump's presidential bid.
Texas Constitution doesn't decide presidential eligibility—that's decided by the US Constitution.
Published June 23, 2024 at 5:12am by Hannah Hudnall
Claim:
A social media post claims that Donald Trump's felony conviction prevents him from being on the Texas ballot in the 2024 presidential election, citing Texas law.
Rating: False
The Facts:
- The text in the post is not from the Texas Constitution and does not apply to Trump's situation.
- Trump was convicted of state-level charges in New York, not federal charges, so the restrictions mentioned don't apply.
- Neither the Texas nor the U.S. Constitution bars felons from holding federal office.
- The U.S. Constitution outlines the requirements for presidential candidates, which don't include a clean criminal record.
- The Texas Election Code refers to the qualifications in the U.S. Constitution.
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