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Texas Constitution
Adopted by Constitutional Convention November 24, 1875
Ratified by vote of the People February 14, 1876Sections
- Preamble
- Article I. Bill Of Rights
- Article II. The Powers Of Government
- Article III. Legislative Department
- Article IV. Executive Department
- Article V. Judicial Department
- Article VI. Suffrage
- Article VII. Education
- Article VIII. Taxation And Revenue
- Article IX. Counties
- Article X. Railroads
- Article XI. Municipal Corporations
- Article XII. Private Corporations
- Article XIII. Spanish And Mexican Land Titles (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
- Article XIV. Public Lands And Land Office
- Article XV. Impeachment
- Article XVI. General Provisions
- Article XVII. Mode Of Amending The Constitution Of This State
Preamble
Article I. Bill Of Rights
Freedom and sovereignty of state
Inherent political power; republican form of government
Witnesses not disqualified by religious beliefs; oaths and affirmations
Appropriations for sectarian purposes
Freedom of speech and press; libel
Rights of accused in criminal prosecutions
Multiple convictions; denial of bail
Violation of condition of release pending trial; denial of bail
Excessive bail or fines; cruel and unusual punishment; remedy by due course of law
Commitment of persons of unsound mind
Bills of attainder; ex post facto or retroactive laws; impairing obligation of contracts
Deprivation of life, liberty, etc.; due course of law
Outlawry or transportation for offense
