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Texas Bill, Which Would Have Imposed Filing Fees on Minor Party and Independent Candidates, is Withdrawn

Posted on March 15, 2011 by admin

On March 14, Texas Representative Leo Berman withdrew his bill, HB 418. This is the bill that would have imposed filing fees on candidates who get on the November ballot by petition and by convention, i.e., independent candidates and the nominees of minor parties. The Texas minor parties had done a good job of organizing opposition to this bill at its hearing on March 7. Thanks to IndependentPoliticalReport for this news.

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Texas Bill, Which Would Have Imposed Filing Fees on Minor Party and Independent Candidates, is Withdrawn — 3 Comments

Sharon Guthrie on March 16, 2011 at 6:17 am said:

Too often, people jump into a race with no intention of actually challenging the incumbent. If you are not going to have a campaign to inform the public, what is the point of running? It makes the smaller political parties appear inept.
Richard Winger on March 16, 2011 at 7:05 am said:

So, are you talking about Texas Democrats who run for statewide office?
Brad M on March 17, 2011 at 5:40 am said:

Good one Richard!!!