There’s something wrong about someone getting convicted of a felony, barred from ever running for office again, but remaining in office until the next Election Day.

From statesman.com:

As a convicted felon, he now can’t legally run for office. And he can’t vote on Election Day.

But state Rep. Ismael “Kino” Flores, the Palmview Democrat who was sentenced to five years of probation earlier this week on felony ethics charges, remains a legislator in good standing in the Texas House.

He’s still entitled to his $600-a-month, taxpayer-paid salary as a legislator.

The reason: There’s no law or rule that prohibits convicted felons from serving in the House if they are convicted while in office.

The situation has some lawmakers and watchdog groups shaking their heads in disbelief.

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