Fact check: Texas Constitution can't bar Trump's presidential bid.

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.

Sources:

• U.S. Probation Office of the Western District of Texas
• Texas Legislative Council: Texas Constitution
• Congress.gov: U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 1
• Texas Constitution and Statutes: Election Code