Tex. Gov't Code Section 557.022
Restrictions

(a)

The name of a communist may not be printed on the ballot for any primary or general election in this state or a political subdivision of this state.

(b)

A person may not hold a nonelected office or position with the state or any political subdivision of the state if:

(1)

any of the compensation for the office or position comes from public funds of this state or a political subdivision of this state; and

(2)

the employer or superior of the person has reasonable grounds to believe that the person is a communist.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

Source: Section 557.022 — Restrictions, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­557.­htm#557.­022 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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