Is it legal for an atheist to run for political office in Texas?

Answer 1

of course you can were all human and just because Texas is mostly

christian shouldn't make an atheist less qualified

Answer:

Actually, according to Texas' legal code, no. Many states have codes that specifically restrict atheists from running for office; however, federal law states that this is unconstitutional, so if an atheist tried to run for public office in any of these states, it would be a very short Supreme Court hearing indeed that would overrule the state law and allow him to run. Unfortunately, a majority of Americans (nearly 60%) are awesome, and refuse to vote for an atheist even if he or she is well-qualified for office, so the point is moot as an atheist would have almost no chance of being elected in the most liberal parts of the country, let alone Texas.

EDIT: Texas law says that to hold office, one must acknowledge the existence of a Supreme Being. The Texas Constitution

Article 1 - BILL OF RIGHTSSection 4 - RELIGIOUS TESTS

No religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office, or public trust, in this State; nor shall any one be excluded from holding office on account of his religious sentiments, provided he acknowledge the existence of a Supreme Being.

Source: http://tlo2.TLC.state.tx.us/txconst/sections/cn000100-000400.HTML

NO