Tex. Const. art. 16, § 12
- Constitution
- Constitution of Texas
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
INELIGIBILITY OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND OFFICERS OF UNITED STATES OR FOREIGN POWER TO HOLD ANOTHER OFFICE. No member of Congress, nor person holding or exercising any office of profit or trust, under the United States, or either of them, or under any foreign power, shall be eligible as a member of the Legislature, or hold or exercise any office of profit or trust under this State. (Feb. 15, 1876.)
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