Texas Election Code 141.101 – Coercion Against Candidacy Prohibited
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(a) A person commits an offense if by intimidation or by means of coercion the person influences or attempts to influence a person to:
(1) not file an application for a place on the ballot or a declaration of write-in candidacy; or
(2) withdraw as a candidate.
(b) In this section, “coercion” has the meaning assigned by § 1.07, Penal Code.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $4,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Election Code 141.101
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor unless the intimidation or coercion is a threat to commit a felony, in which event it is a felony of the third degree.