Relating to the declaration of a candidate's ineligibility on the basis of filing an application for a place on the general primary election ballot or for nomination by convention with more than one political party.

HB 5430 prohibits candidates from filing for a general primary election ballot or convention nomination with more than one political party in the same election cycle. If a candidate does so, they become ineligible to appear on any primary ballot, be nominated by convention, or run as an independent, party nominee, or write-in candidate in the following general election. The secretary of state must omit the candidate’s name from all primary ballots within 10 days of the filing deadline and provide written notice explaining the ineligibility and withdrawal options. This bill directly affects candidates seeking multi-party nominations, altering ballot access rules under Texas Election Code sections 162.0151 and related provisions.