It’s that time again—2020 is an election year, and we encourage everybody to get out there and exercise your right to vote! If you have a criminal record, you may wonder if you have the ability to cast your ballot; we’re here to break it down and help you determine if you’re free to vote.
The Texas Secretary of State determines voter eligibility rights. The good news is that people with criminal records are allowed to vote in the Lone Star State. That bad news is that, unfortunately, this doesn’t always extend to those Texans who have felonies. It’s a sad fact that Texans with felonies are treated like second class citizens in this particular regard.
There are a few exceptions to this rule. Texas citizens who have received a felony conviction in the past can still register to vote under the following circumstances: If you have completed your sentence, terms of probation, parole, or confinement, you can register to vote. If you are under the circumstance of receiving a pardon, you can register to vote. If a felony conviction is on appeal or obtained a deferred adjudication, you are still able to vote. However, if you have obtained a final conviction, you will not be able to vote. Remember that you also must re-register to vote after a past conviction.
If you have a felony conviction and you’re sick of losing your rights because of your past mistakes, we might be able to help. If you are eligible, we can assist you in expunging your record—which would allow employers to look at you from a non-biased view, for you to express your civic duty to vote, and to pass a background check to find a home. We want to enable you with a second chance. Don’t let your voice go unheard—reach out to the experts at Easy Expunctions to discover if you’re eligible for an expunction today!
