Bill > HB3571

This bill adds a new section to the Texas Election Code that specifies that in any judicial action where a candidate's eligibility is being challenged, the candidate in question must be included as a necessary party to the legal proceedings. This means that if someone files a legal challenge questioning whether a candidate meets the requirements to run for office, that candidate must be directly involved in the court case. The bill clarifies the procedural requirements for such legal challenges, ensuring that the candidate whose eligibility is being questioned has the opportunity to defend themselves in court. The new provision will apply only to judicial actions instituted on or after September 1, 2025, which is the bill's specified effective date. Any legal challenges filed before that date will continue to be governed by the existing legal framework at the time of their filing.

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