The Libertarian Party of Texas (LPTexas) opposes Senate Bill 901, which imposes restrictions on candidates who seek nomination from more than one political party in the same election cycle. This bill represents an unjustified barrier to free political participation and infringes on the rights of individuals to freely associate and compete for public office.

1. Opposing Barriers to Ballot Access
   SB 901 would disqualify candidates who file for nomination with more than one political party, penalizing them not only by removing them from primary ballots but also by prohibiting them from running as an independent, party nominee, or write-in candidate in the general election. LPTexas opposes all forms of ballot access restrictions that suppress voluntary political engagement and artificially limit participation (Platform II.5 – Voting and Elections).
   
   
2. Upholding Freedom of Association and Voluntary Participation
   If a candidate is willing to meet all legal requirements—such as paying filing fees or collecting separate petition signatures for each party with which they wish to seek nomination—they should be allowed to do so. The state should not interfere with a person’s right to engage with multiple political organizations or to seek public support across ideological lines. The decision of whom to nominate should rest solely with the members of each political party—not with the government.
   
   
3. Rejecting Unnecessary Government Interference in Elections
   Rather than protecting the integrity of the election process, SB 901 increases government control over political participation. The Libertarian Party of Texas believes in minimizing state involvement in elections and empowering individuals and parties to determine their own rules and procedures for candidacy and nomination.
   
   

Conclusion
The Libertarian Party of Texas urges the Legislature to reject SB 901. Individuals should be free to pursue candidacy through whatever means they choose—so long as they meet the requirements voluntarily imposed by the parties involved. We advocate for an open electoral system that respects free association, reduces government interference, and honors individual liberty.