You must be registered to vote to run for election.  But if you are a felon in Texas, you cannot be registered to vote.  But there is a loophole, if you are elected, but are a felon, then you can continue to serve in the Texas Legislature.  Sort of hard to believe.  But the story is here at the Austin American Statesman.

“Rep. Kino Flores, D-Palmview, who, despite recent felony convictions, is still state Rep. Kino Flores, D-Palmview. Travis County jurors convicted him on six charges — four felonies, two misdemeanors — of not properly disclosing his income on required state forms.”