Uh since when can convicted felons vote. As one I can tell you we can't, the only way a convicted felon can vote is if they petition the court to restore their rights and that rarely happens. Plus you have to wait a minimum of 7 years before you can petition.

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Posted by MSUbulldogs03

Member since Apr 2013

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Posted on 5/7/15 at 4:28 pm to Agforlife

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the only way a convicted felon can vote is if they petition the court to restore their rights and that rarely happens. Plus you have to wait a minimum of 7 years before you can petition.

I wasn't quite sure about this and didn't feel like looking it up. I have a friend who is a convicted felon and can vote. Maybe he went through the process, but I dont know for sure as he doesn't like to talk about it. Or maybe he just talks politics and acts as if he votes but doesn't say he can't out of embarrassment.

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Posted by Motengator

Central Texas

Member since Feb 2013

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Posted on 5/8/15 at 9:33 am to Agforlife

Just FYI, offender (which I hate, btw). Convict has a better "ring" to it. I'm quite sure you're aware of your status (I was of mine) but just in case, if you've completed you parole supervision, you can vote.

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Pursuant to Section 11.002 of the Texas Election Code (the "Code"), once a felon has successfully completed his or her punishment, including any term of incarceration, parole, supervision, period of probation, or has been pardoned, then that person is immediately eligible to register to vote.

Effect of felony conviction, Texas

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