Only when a state tries to use a power specifically defined for the federal government under the constitution
First, you need to find out if your conviction was for something classed as a felony under federal law or only under state law. If it is defined as a felony under federal law, stop right there. You're not getting them back. Now, if it was defined as a felony ONLY under state law and not under federal law, you can apply for relief of disability. There's no guarantee you'll get it, but, if you've got a lawyer handy and some cash to throw at this thing, you can at least try.
If it's for something defined as a felony under federal law, don't even waste your time. If it's for something defined as a felony under Texas law, but not under federal law, then you MIGHT have a chance. It's going to take a lawyer, a considerable sum of money, and you're still not promised anything.
If it's defined as a state level felony, and not a felony under federal law, there is a slight chance that you can receive relief of disability, but it won't be cheap. If it was for something defined as a felony under federal law, you don't stand a chance.
If it's a felony as defined under federal law, it simply does not happen. Doesn't matter what state you're in.
Well, that depends. First, on how you define "ex-felon". Felon is a brand which sticks for life - the only way you'd be an ex-felon is if your conviction was later overturned, and the charges against you were dismissed. And this isn't to be judgmental, so please don't take it that way. Now, the nature of your felony conviction plays a role in this, as well. There are crimes defined as a felony under federal law (even when prosecuted by a state court), and there are things which may be defined as felonies in some states (e.g., multiple DUI convictions), but which are not felonies at the federal level. If your conviction was for something which was a felony only under state law, and is not defined as such under federal law, there is a possibility to apply for relief of disability. It's going to take a lawyer, money, and a lot of patience. If your conviction was for something defined as a felony under federal law... wish upon a star. That's about all you can do. While there is a mechanism in the federal courts for relief of disability, it goes unfunded, and, as such, is not used.
No, a felony sticks with you for life. The only way it gets "removed" is if you're found to be wrongfully convicted, then acquitted of all charges. If your felony conviction is for something defined as a felony under federal law, there is no mechanism to apply for relief of disability. So, for those trying to have something such as firearms rights restored, it simply is not going to happen. If the conviction was for something defined as a felony under state law, but not under federal law, then relief of disability is a possibility, but you need the services of an attorney for that, as well as a substantial financial base.
There is an apparatus at the federal level to apply for relief of disability for anyone convicted of a crime defined as a felony under federal law (meaning, federal law makes it a felony, even though it'll still be prosecuted in a state court). However, it receives absolutely no funding - ipso facto, it never happens.
Most casinos are governed under state law. However, the casinos on Native American land are also covered under Federal law.
Any case arising under federal law. Examples would be admiralty law, federal tax law, or bankruptcy.
Generally, no. If your convictions were for something defined as a felony under federal law, forget it. If the convictions were for things only felonies under state law, it may be possible to apply for relief of disability.
The president acts as Chief Executive when he carries out federal law.