THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION
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ARTICLE 1.
BILL OF RIGHTS
Sec. 1. FREEDOM AND SOVEREIGNTY OF STATE
Sec. 2. INHERENT POLITICAL POWER; REPUBLICAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT
Sec. 3. EQUAL RIGHTS
Sec. 3a. EQUALITY UNDER THE LAW
Sec. 4. RELIGIOUS TESTS
Sec. 5. WITNESSES NOT DISQUALIFIED BY RELIGIOUS BELIEFS; OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS
Sec. 6. FREEDOM OF WORSHIP
Sec. 6-a. RELIGIOUS SERVICE PROTECTIONS
Sec. 7. APPROPRIATIONS FOR SECTARIAN PURPOSES
Sec. 8. FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND PRESS; LIBEL
Sec. 9. SEARCHES AND SEIZURES
Sec. 10. RIGHTS OF ACCUSED IN CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS
Sec. 11. BAIL
Sec. 11a. DENIAL OF BAIL AFTER MULTIPLE FELONIES
Sec. 11b. DENIAL OF BAIL FOR VIOLATION OF CONDITION OF RELEASE
Sec. 11c. DENIAL OF BAIL FOR VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDER INVOLVING FAMILY VIOLENCE
Sec. 12. HABEAS CORPUS
Sec. 13. EXCESSIVE BAIL OR FINES; CRUEL OR UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT; OPEN COURTS; REMEDY BY DUE COURSE OF LAW
Sec. 14. DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Sec. 15. RIGHT OF TRIAL BY JURY
Sec. 15-a. COMMITMENT OF PERSONS OF UNSOUND MIND
Sec. 16. BILLS OF ATTAINDER; EX POST FACTO OR RETROACTIVE LAWS; IMPAIRING OBLIGATION OF CONTRACTS
Sec. 17. TAKING PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC USE; SPECIAL PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES; CONTROL OF PRIVILEGES AND FRANCHISES
Sec. 18. IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT
Sec. 19. DEPRIVATION OF LIFE, LIBERTY, PROPERTY, ETC
Sec. 20. OUTLAWRY OR TRANSPORTATION OUT OF STATE FOR OFFENSE
Sec. 21. CORRUPTION OF BLOOD; FORFEITURE OF ESTATE; SUICIDES
Sec. 22. TREASON AGAINST STATE
Sec. 23. RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS
Sec. 24. MILITARY SUBORDINATE TO CIVIL AUTHORITY
Sec. 25. QUARTERING SOLDIERS IN HOUSES
Sec. 26. PERPETUITIES AND MONOPOLIES; PRIMOGENITURE OR ENTAILMENTS
Sec. 27. RIGHT OF ASSEMBLY; PETITION FOR REDRESS OF GRIEVANCES
Sec. 28. SUSPENSION OF LAWS
Sec. 29. BILL OF RIGHTS EXCEPTED FROM POWERS OF GOVERNMENT AND INVIOLATE
Sec. 30. RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS
Sec. 31. FUNDS FOR COMPENSATION TO VICTIMS OF CRIME
Sec. 32. MARRIAGE
Sec. 33. PUBLIC ACCESS TO AND USE OF PUBLIC BEACHES
Sec. 34. RIGHT TO HUNT, FISH, AND HARVEST WILDLIFE
Sec. 35. RIGHT OF CERTAIN FACILITY RESIDENTS TO DESIGNATE ESSENTIAL CAREGIVER
Sec. 36. RIGHT TO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES
ARTICLE 2.
THE POWERS OF GOVERNMENT
Sec. 1. SEPARATION OF POWERS OF GOVERNMENT AMONG THREE DEPARTMENTS
ARTICLE 3.
LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 1. SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. 2. MEMBERSHIP OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE OF SENATORS
Sec. 4. ELECTION AND TERM OF MEMBERS OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. 5. MEETINGS; ORDER OF BUSINESS
Sec. 6. QUALIFICATIONS OF SENATORS
Sec. 7. QUALIFICATIONS OF REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. 8. EACH HOUSE JUDGE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ELECTION OF ITS MEMBERS; ELECTION CONTESTS
Sec. 9. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF SENATE; LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR VACANCY; SPEAKER OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; OTHER OFFICERS
Sec. 10. QUORUM; ADJOURNMENTS FROM DAY TO DAY; COMPELLING ATTENDANCE
Sec. 11. RULES OF PROCEDURE; PUNISHMENT OR EXPULSION OF MEMBER
Sec. 12. JOURNALS OF PROCEEDINGS; RECORD VOTES
Sec. 13. VACANCY IN LEGISLATURE
Sec. 14. PRIVILEGE FROM ARREST DURING LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Sec. 15. DISRESPECTFUL OR DISORDERLY CONDUCT; OBSTRUCTION OF PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 16. OPEN SESSIONS
Sec. 17. ADJOURNMENTS
Sec. 18. INELIGIBILITY FOR OTHER OFFICES; VOTING FOR OTHER MEMBERS; INTEREST IN STATE OR COUNTY CONTRACTS
Sec. 19. INELIGIBILITY OF PERSONS HOLDING OTHER OFFICES
Sec. 20. ELIGIBILITY OF COLLECTORS OF TAXES OR PERSONS ENTRUSTED WITH PUBLIC MONEY
Sec. 21. WORDS SPOKEN IN DEBATE
Sec. 22. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL OR PRIVATE INTEREST IN MEASURE OR BILL; NOT TO VOTE
Sec. 23. VACANCY FOLLOWING REMOVAL FROM DISTRICT OR COUNTY FROM WHICH ELECTED
Sec. 23a. (Repealed Nov. 4, 1997.)
Sec. 24. COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES OF MEMBERS OF LEGISLATURE; DURATION OF REGULAR SESSIONS
Sec. 24a. TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION; LEGISLATIVE SALARIES AND PER DIEM
Sec. 25. SENATORIAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 26. APPORTIONMENT OF MEMBERS OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. 26a. (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.)
Sec. 27. ELECTIONS FOR LEGISLATORS
Sec. 28. TIME FOR APPORTIONMENT; APPORTIONMENT BY LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD
Sec. 29. ENACTING CLAUSE OF LAWS
Sec. 30. LAWS PASSED BY BILL; AMENDMENTS CHANGING PURPOSE PROHIBITED
Sec. 31. ORIGINATION IN EITHER HOUSE; AMENDMENT
Sec. 32. READING ON THREE SEVERAL DAYS
Sec. 33. ORIGINATION OF REVENUE BILLS IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. 34. DEFEATED BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Sec. 35. SUBJECTS AND TITLES OF BILLS
Sec. 36. REVIVAL OR AMENDMENT BY REFERENCE PROHIBITED; RE-ENACTMENT AND PUBLICATION AT LENGTH
Sec. 37. REFERENCE TO COMMITTEE AND REPORT
Sec. 38. SIGNING BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS; ENTRY ON JOURNALS
Sec. 39. TIME OF TAKING EFFECT OF LAWS
Sec. 40. SPECIAL SESSIONS; SUBJECTS OF LEGISLATION; DURATION
Sec. 41. ELECTIONS BY SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. 42. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 43. REVISION OF LAWS
Sec. 44. COMPENSATION OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND CONTRACTORS; EXTRA COMPENSATION; UNAUTHORIZED CLAIMS; UNAUTHORIZED EMPLOYMENT
Sec. 45. POWER OF COURTS TO CHANGE VENUE
Sec. 46. UNIFORMITY IN COLLECTION OF FEES
Sec. 47. PROHIBITION ON LOTTERIES AND GIFT ENTERPRISES; EXCEPTIONS FOR CHARITABLE BINGO, CHARITABLE RAFFLES, AND STATE LOTTERIES
Sec. 48. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 48a. (Repealed April 22, 1975.)
Sec. 48b. (Repealed April 22, 1975.)
Sec. 48c. (Blank.)
Sec. 48-d. (Repealed Sept. 13, 2003.)
Sec. 48-e. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS
Sec. 48-f. JAIL DISTRICTS
Sec. 49. STATE DEBTS
Sec. 49a. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REVENUE ESTIMATE BY COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS; LIMITATION OF APPROPRIATIONS AND CERTIFICATION OF BILLS CONTAINING APPROPRIATIONS
Sec. 49-b. VETERANS' LAND BOARD; BOND ISSUES; VETERANS' LAND AND HOUSING FUNDS
Sec. 49-c. TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD; BOND ISSUE; TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT FUND
Sec. 49-d. DEVELOPMENT OF RESERVOIRS AND WATER FACILITIES; SALE, TRANSFER, OR LEASE OF FACILITIES OR PUBLIC WATERS
Sec. 49-d-1. ADDITIONAL TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BONDS
Sec. 49-d-2. ADDITIONAL BONDING AUTHORITY OF TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR FLOOD CONTROL
Sec. 49-d-3. CREATION AND USE OF SPECIAL FUNDS FOR WATER PROJECTS
Sec. 49-d-4. BOND INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR WATER PROJECTS
Sec. 49-d-5. EXTENSION OF BENEFITS TO NONPROFIT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATIONS
Sec. 49-d-6. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BONDS
Sec. 49-d-7. USE OF PROCEEDS OF TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BONDS
Sec. 49-d-8. TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT FUND II; ADDITIONAL BONDS; SALE, TRANSFER, OR LEASE OF FACILITIES OR PUBLIC WATERS
Sec. 49-d-9. ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT FUND II
Sec. 49-d-10. ADDITIONAL BONDS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS
Sec. 49-d-11. CONTINUING AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL BONDS FOR TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT FUND II
Sec. 49-d-12. STATE WATER IMPLEMENTATION FUND FOR TEXAS
Sec. 49-d-13. STATE WATER IMPLEMENTATION REVENUE FUND FOR TEXAS
Sec. 49-d-14. FLOOD INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
Sec. 49-d-14. ADDITIONAL BONDS FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SEWER SERVICE PROJECTS IN ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS
Sec. 49-d-16. BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
Sec. 49-d-16. TEXAS WATER FUND
Sec. 49-e. TEXAS PARK DEVELOPMENT FUND; BONDS
Sec. 49-e-1. CENTENNIAL PARKS CONSERVATION FUND
Sec. 49-f. BONDS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PURCHASE FARM AND RANCH LAND AND FOR RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 49-g. ECONOMIC STABILIZATION FUND; ALLOCATION OF CERTAIN OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX REVENUE
Sec. 49-h. BOND ISSUANCE FOR CORRECTIONAL AND STATEWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITIES AND FOR INSTITUTIONS FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Sec. 49-i. TEXAS AGRICULTURAL FUND; RURAL MICROENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FUND
Sec. 49-j. LIMIT ON STATE DEBT PAYABLE FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND
Sec. 49-k. TEXAS MOBILITY FUND
Sec. 49-l. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO COUNTIES FOR ROADWAY PROJECTS TO SERVE BORDER COLONIAS
Sec. 49-m. SHORT-TERM NOTES AND LOANS FOR TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNCTIONS
Sec. 49-n. PUBLIC SECURITIES AND BOND ENHANCEMENT AGREEMENTS PAYABLE FROM STATE HIGHWAY FUND FOR HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Sec. 49-n. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES FOR MILITARY VALUE REVOLVING LOAN ACCOUNT
Sec. 49-o. TEXAS RAIL RELOCATION AND IMPROVEMENT FUND
Sec. 49-p. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 49-q. TEXAS ENERGY FUND
Sec. 50. LOAN OR PLEDGE OF CREDIT OF THE STATE
Sec. 50a. (Repealed Nov. 5, 2013.)
Sec. 50b. (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.)
Sec. 50b-1. (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.)
Sec. 50b-2. (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.)
Sec. 50b-3. (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.)
Sec. 50b-4. ADDITIONAL STUDENT LOANS
Sec. 50b-5. ADDITIONAL STUDENT LOANS
Sec. 50b-6. ADDITIONAL STUDENT LOANS
Sec. 50b-6A. BOND ENHANCEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO BONDS ISSUED FOR STUDENT LOANS
Sec. 50b-7. CONTINUING AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL BONDS FOR STUDENT LOANS
Sec. 50c. FARM AND RANCH LOAN SECURITY FUND
Sec. 50-d. AGRICULTURAL WATER CONSERVATION FUND
Sec. 50-e. GUARANTEE OF TEXAS GRAIN WAREHOUSE SELF-INSURANCE FUND
Sec. 50-f. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR PROJECTS AND FOR PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT
Sec. 50-g. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT, REPAIR, OR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND FOR PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT
Sec. 51. GRANTS OF PUBLIC MONEY PROHIBITED
Sec. 51-a. ASSISTANCE GRANTS, MEDICAL CARE, AND CERTAIN OTHER SERVICES FOR NEEDY PERSONS; FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS
Sec. 51-a-1. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER PUBLIC FIRE-FIGHTING ORGANIZATIONS
Sec. 51-b. (Repealed Nov. 7, 1978.)
Sec. 51-c. AID OR COMPENSATION TO PERSONS IMPROPERLY FINED OR IMPRISONED
Sec. 51-d. ASSISTANCE TO SURVIVORS OF PUBLIC SERVANT SUFFERING DEATH IN PERFORMANCE OF HAZARDOUS DUTY
Sec. 51-e. (Repealed April 22, 1975.)
Sec. 51-f. (Repealed April 22, 1975.)
Sec. 51g. SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE OF PROPRIETARY EMPLOYEES OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 52. RESTRICTIONS ON LENDING CREDIT OR MAKING GRANTS BY POLITICAL CORPORATIONS OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS; AUTHORIZED BONDS; INVESTMENT OF FUNDS
Sec. 52-a. PROGRAMS AND LOANS OR GRANTS OF PUBLIC MONEY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 52-b. LOAN OF STATE'S CREDIT, GRANT OF PUBLIC MONEY, OR ASSUMPTION OF DEBT FOR TOLL ROAD PURPOSES
Sec. 52-c. (Blank.)
Sec. 52d. COUNTY OR ROAD DISTRICT TAX FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE PURPOSES IN HARRIS COUNTY
Sec. 52e. COUNTY PAYMENT OF MEDICAL EXPENSES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
Sec. 52f. PRIVATE ROAD WORK BY COUNTIES WITH POPULATION OF 7,500 OR LESS
Sec. 52g. DALLAS COUNTY BOND ISSUES FOR ROADS AND TURNPIKES
Sec. 52h. DONATIONS BY MUNICIPALITIES OF OUTDATED OR SURPLUS FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT TO UNDERDEVELOPED COUNTRIES
Sec. 52i. DONATIONS BY MUNICIPALITIES OF SURPLUS FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT FOR RURAL FIRE PROTECTION
Sec. 52j. SALE OF REAL PROPERTY ACQUIRED THROUGH EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 52k. COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL BONDS OR NOTES TO ACQUIRE LAND ADJACENT TO MILITARY INSTALLATIONS
Sec. 52l. DONATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ANIMAL
Sec. 53. PAYMENT OF EXTRA COMPENSATION OR UNAUTHORIZED CLAIMS PROHIBITED
Sec. 54. (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.)
Sec. 55. RELEASE OR EXTINGUISHMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS TO STATE, COUNTY, SUBDIVISION, OR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
Sec. 56. PROHIBITED LOCAL AND SPECIAL LAWS
Sec. 57. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR LOCAL OR SPECIAL LAW
Sec. 58. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT
Sec. 59. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES
Sec. 60. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FOR EMPLOYEES OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 61. (Repealed Nov. 6, 2001.)
Sec. 61-a. MINIMUM SALARIES OF CERTAIN STATE OFFICERS
Sec. 62. CONTINUITY OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS FOLLOWING ENEMY ATTACK
Sec. 63. (Repealed Nov. 6, 2001.)
Sec. 64. CONSOLIDATION OF OFFICES AND FUNCTIONS OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS; CONTRACTS BETWEEN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 65. MAXIMUM INTEREST RATE ON PUBLIC BONDS
Sec. 66. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR NONECONOMIC DAMAGES
Sec. 67. CANCER PREVENTION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS; BONDS
ARTICLE 4.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 1. OFFICERS CONSTITUTING EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 3. RETURNS OF ELECTION; DECLARATION OF ELECTION; TIE VOTES; CONTESTS
Sec. 3a. DEATH, DISABILITY, OR FAILURE TO QUALIFY OF PERSON RECEIVING HIGHEST VOTE FOR GOVERNOR
Sec. 4. INSTALLATION OF GOVERNOR; TERM; ELIGIBILITY
Sec. 5. COMPENSATION OF GOVERNOR
Sec. 6. HOLDING OTHER OFFICE, PRACTICE OF PROFESSION, AND RECEIPT OF OTHER COMPENSATION BY GOVERNOR PROHIBITED
Sec. 7. GOVERNOR AS COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF MILITARY FORCES
Sec. 8. CONVENING LEGISLATURE ON EXTRAORDINARY OCCASIONS
Sec. 9. GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE AND RECOMMENDATIONS; ACCOUNTING FOR PUBLIC MONEY; ESTIMATES OF MONEY REQUIRED
Sec. 10. EXECUTION OF LAWS AND CONDUCT OF BUSINESS WITH OTHER STATES AND UNITED STATES BY GOVERNOR
Sec. 11. BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES; PAROLE LAWS; REPRIEVES, COMMUTATIONS, AND PARDONS; REMISSION OF FINES AND FORFEITURES
Sec. 11A. SUSPENSION OF SENTENCE; PROBATION
Sec. 11B. CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCIES
Sec. 12. VACANCIES IN STATE OR DISTRICT OFFICES
Sec. 13. RESIDENCE OF GOVERNOR
Sec. 14. APPROVAL OR VETO OF BILLS; RETURN AND RECONSIDERATION; FAILURE TO RETURN; VETO OF ITEMS OF APPROPRIATION
Sec. 15. APPROVAL OR VETO OF ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS, OR VOTES
Sec. 16. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Sec. 17. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF SENATE SERVING AS GOVERNOR; COMPENSATION OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF SENATE
Sec. 18. RESTRICTIONS AND INHIBITIONS APPLICABLE TO LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OR PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF SENATE SERVING AS GOVERNOR
Sec. 19. SEAL OF STATE
Sec. 20. COMMISSIONS
Sec. 21. SECRETARY OF STATE
Sec. 22. ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 23. TERM AND SALARY OF ELECTED STATE OFFICERS; FEES, COSTS, AND PERQUISITES
Sec. 24. ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS TO GOVERNOR; PERJURY FOR FALSE REPORT
Sec. 25. BREACHES OF TRUST AND DUTY BY CUSTODIANS OF PUBLIC FUNDS
Sec. 26. NOTARIES PUBLIC
ARTICLE 5.
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT
Sec. 1. JUDICIAL POWER VESTED IN COURTS; LEGISLATIVE POWER REGARDING COURTS
Sec. 1-a. RETIREMENT, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE, AND REMOVAL OF JUSTICES AND JUDGES; STATE COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT
Sec. 2. SUPREME COURT; JUSTICES
Sec. 3. JURISDICTION OF SUPREME COURT
Sec. 3a. (Repealed Nov. 6, 2001.)
Sec. 3-b. DIRECT APPEAL FROM ORDER GRANTING OR DENYING INJUNCTION
Sec. 3-c. QUESTIONS OF STATE LAW CERTIFIED FROM FEDERAL APPELLATE COURT
Sec. 4. COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS; JUDGES
Sec. 5. JURISDICTION OF COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS
Sec. 5a. CLERKS OF APPELLATE COURTS
Sec. 5b. SUPREME COURT AND COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS: LOCATION AND TERM
Sec. 6. COURTS OF APPEALS; JUSTICES; JURISDICTION
Sec. 7. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS; DISTRICT JUDGES; TERMS OR SESSIONS; ABSENCE, DISABILITY, OR DISQUALIFICATION OF DISTRICT JUDGE
Sec. 7a. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD; REAPPORTIONMENT OF JUDICIAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 8. JURISDICTION OF DISTRICT COURTS
Sec. 9. CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT
Sec. 10. TRIAL BY JURY IN CIVIL CASES
Sec. 11. DISQUALIFICATION OF JUDGES; EXCHANGE OF DISTRICTS; HOLDING COURT FOR OTHER JUDGES
Sec. 12. JUDGES TO BE CONSERVATORS OF THE PEACE; INDICTMENTS AND INFORMATION
Sec. 13. GRAND AND PETIT JURIES IN DISTRICT COURTS: COMPOSITION AND VERDICT
Sec. 14. JUROR QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 15. COUNTY COURT; COUNTY JUDGE
Sec. 16. COUNTY COURTS: JURISDICTION; COUNTY JUDGE POWERS; DISQUALIFICATION OF COUNTY JUDGE
Sec. 16a. (Repealed Nov. 5, 1985.)
Sec. 17. COUNTY COURT: TERMS, PROSECUTIONS, AND JURIES
Sec. 18. DIVISION OF COUNTIES INTO PRECINCTS; JUSTICES OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLES; COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
Sec. 19. JURISDICTION OF JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS; EX OFFICIO NOTARIES PUBLIC
Sec. 20. COUNTY CLERK
Sec. 21. COUNTY ATTORNEYS; DISTRICT ATTORNEYS
Sec. 22. (Repealed Nov. 5, 1985.)
Sec. 23. SHERIFFS
Sec. 24. REMOVAL OF COUNTY OFFICERS
Sec. 25. (Repealed Nov. 5, 1985.)
Sec. 26. APPEAL BY STATE IN CRIMINAL CASES
Sec. 27. (Repealed Nov. 6, 2001.)
Sec. 28. VACANCY IN JUDICIAL OFFICE
Sec. 29. COUNTY COURTS: TERMS OF COURT; PROBATE BUSINESS
Sec. 30. TERM OF OFFICE OF JUDGES OF COUNTY-WIDE COURTS AND OF CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEYS
Sec. 31. COURT ADMINISTRATION AND RULE-MAKING AUTHORITY
Sec. 32. LEGAL CHALLENGES TO CONSTITUTIONALITY OF STATE STATUTES
ARTICLE 6.
SUFFRAGE
Sec. 1. CLASSES OF PERSONS NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE
Sec. 2. QUALIFIED VOTER; REGISTRATION; ABSENTEE VOTING
Sec. 2a. VOTING FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS AND STATEWIDE OFFICES AND PROPOSITIONS BY PERSONS QUALIFIED EXCEPT FOR LOCAL RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 3. QUALIFICATIONS OF VOTERS IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
Sec. 3a. QUALIFICATIONS OF VOTERS IN LOCAL ELECTIONS REGARDING PUBLIC DEBTS OR EXPENDITURES
Sec. 4. ELECTIONS BY BALLOT; PURITY OF ELECTIONS; REGISTRATION OF VOTERS
Sec. 5. VOTERS PRIVILEGED FROM ARREST
ARTICLE 7.
EDUCATION
Sec. 1. SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF SYSTEM OF PUBLIC FREE SCHOOLS
Sec. 2. PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND
Sec. 2A. RELEASE OF STATE CLAIM TO CERTAIN LANDS AND MINERALS WITHIN SHELBY, FRAZIER, AND MCCORMICK LEAGUE AND IN BASTROP COUNTY
Sec. 2B. AUTHORITY TO RELEASE STATE'S INTEREST IN CERTAIN PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND LAND HELD BY PERSON UNDER COLOR OF TITLE
Sec. 2C. RELEASE OF STATE CLAIM TO CERTAIN LANDS IN UPSHUR AND SMITH COUNTIES
Sec. 3. TAXES FOR BENEFIT OF SCHOOLS; PROVISION OF FREE TEXT BOOKS; SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Sec. 3a. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 3-b. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT TAXES AND BONDS NOT AFFECTED BY CHANGES IN BOUNDARIES
Sec. 4. SALE OF PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND LANDS; INVESTMENT OF PROCEEDS
Sec. 4A. (Repealed Nov. 6, 2001.)
Sec. 4B. DONATION OF REAL PROPERTY BY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
Sec. 5. PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND AND AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND: COMPOSITION, MANAGEMENT, USE, AND DISTRIBUTION
Sec. 6. COUNTY SCHOOL LANDS AND PROCEEDS OF SALES HELD AS SCHOOL TRUST
Sec. 6a. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL OR GRAZING SCHOOL LAND SUBJECT TO TAX
Sec. 6b. COUNTY PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND: REDUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION
Sec. 7. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 8. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Sec. 9. (Repealed Nov. 6, 2001.)
Sec. 9-a. (Added Nov. 6, 2001; expired Jan. 1, 2005.)
Sec. 10. ESTABLISHMENT OF UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS; AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT
Sec. 11. ESTABLISHMENT OF PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND; INVESTMENT IN GOVERNMENT BONDS
Sec. 11a. INVESTMENT OF PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND
Sec. 11b. EXPANDED INVESTMENT AUTHORITY FOR PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND
Sec. 12. SALE OF PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND LANDS
Sec. 13. AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE
Sec. 14. PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
Sec. 15. GRANT OF ADDITIONAL LANDS TO UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Sec. 16. COUNTY TAXATION OF CERTAIN UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS LANDS
Sec. 16-a. TERMS OF OFFICE OF EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS
Sec. 17. FUNDING TO SUPPORT AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION NOT SUPPORTED BY AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND
Sec. 18. FUNDING TO SUPPORT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM AND UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM; AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND
Sec. 19. TEXAS TOMORROW FUND
Sec. 20. TEXAS UNIVERSITY FUND
ARTICLE 8.
TAXATION AND REVENUE
Sec. 1. EQUALITY AND UNIFORMITY OF TAXATION; TAXATION OF PROPERTY IN PROPORTION TO VALUE; OCCUPATION AND INCOME TAXES; EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SMALL MINERAL INTERESTS FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION; VALUATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR TAX PURPOSES
Sec. 1-a. COUNTY TAX LEVY FOR ROADS AND FLOOD CONTROL
Sec. 1-b. RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
Sec. 1-b-1. (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.)
Sec. 1-c. (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.)
Sec. 1-d. ASSESSMENT FOR TAX PURPOSES OF LANDS DESIGNATED FOR AGRICULTURAL USE
Sec. 1-d-1. TAXATION OF CERTAIN OPEN-SPACE LAND
Sec. 1-e. STATE AD VALOREM TAXES PROHIBITED
Sec. 1-f. AD VALOREM TAX RELIEF
Sec. 1-g. DEVELOPMENT OR REDEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY; AD VALOREM TAX RELIEF AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND NOTES
Sec. 1-h. VALIDATION OF ASSESSMENT RATIO
Sec. 1-i. MOBILE MARINE DRILLING EQUIPMENT; AD VALOREM TAX RELIEF
Sec. 1-j. EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION OF CERTAIN TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TEMPORARILY LOCATED IN THIS STATE
Sec. 1-k. EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION OF PROPERTY OWNED BY NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS SUPPLYING WATER OR PROVIDING WASTEWATER SERVICES
Sec. 1-l. EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION OF PROPERTY USED FOR CONTROL OF AIR, WATER, OR LAND POLLUTION
Sec. 1-m. PROPERTY ON WHICH WATER CONSERVATION INITIATIVE HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED; AD VALOREM TAX RELIEF
Sec. 1-n. EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION OF RAW COCOA AND GREEN COFFEE
Sec. 1-n. EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY HELD TEMPORARILY FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL PURPOSES
Sec. 1-o. RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; LIMITATION ON AD VALOREM TAX INCREASE
Sec. 1-p. EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION OF PRECIOUS METAL HELD IN DEPOSITORY
Sec. 1-r. EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION BY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY OF REAL PROPERTY USED FOR CHILD-CARE FACILITY
Sec. 1-x. EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OF MEDICAL OR BIOMEDICAL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURER
Sec. 2. EQUALITY AND UNIFORMITY OF OCCUPATION TAXES; ADDITIONAL EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION
Sec. 3. TAXATION BY GENERAL LAW FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES
Sec. 4. SURRENDER OR SUSPENSION OF TAXING POWER PROHIBITED
Sec. 5. (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.)
Sec. 6. WITHDRAWAL OF MONEY FROM TREASURY; DURATION OF APPROPRIATION
Sec. 7. BORROWING, WITHHOLDING, OR DIVERTING SPECIAL FUNDS PROHIBITED
Sec. 7-a. USE OF REVENUES FROM MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES AND TAXES ON MOTOR FUELS AND LUBRICANTS
Sec. 7-b. USE OF REVENUES FROM FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENT
Sec. 7-c. DEDICATION OF REVENUE FROM STATE SALES AND USE TAX AND TAXES IMPOSED ON SALE, USE, OR RENTAL OF MOTOR VEHICLE TO STATE HIGHWAY FUND
Sec. 7-d. APPROPRIATION AND ALLOCATION OF REVENUE FROM STATE SALES AND USE TAXES ON SPORTING GOODS
Sec. 8. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TAXES ON PROPERTY OF RAILROAD COMPANIES
Sec. 9. MAXIMUM COUNTY, CITY, AND TOWN TAX RATES; COUNTY FUNDS; LOCAL ROAD LAWS
Sec. 10. RELEASE FROM PAYMENT OF TAXES RESTRICTED
Sec. 11. PLACE OF ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY FOR TAXATION; VALUE OF PROPERTY NOT RENDERED BY OWNER FOR TAXATION
Sec. 12. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 13. SALES OF LANDS AND OTHER PROPERTY FOR UNPAID TAXES; REDEMPTION
Sec. 14. ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OF TAXES
Sec. 15. LIEN OF ASSESSMENT; SEIZURE AND SALE OF PROPERTY OF DELINQUENT TAXPAYER
Sec. 16. (Repealed Nov. 6, 2001.)
Sec. 16a. (Repealed Nov. 6, 2001.)
Sec. 17. SPECIFICATION OF SUBJECTS NOT LIMITATION OF LEGISLATURE'S POWER OF TAXATION
Sec. 18. EQUALIZATION OF PROPERTY VALUATIONS FOR TAXATION; SINGLE APPRAISAL AND SINGLE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Sec. 19. EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION OF FARM PRODUCTS, LIVESTOCK, POULTRY, AND FAMILY SUPPLIES
Sec. 19a. EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION OF IMPLEMENTS OF HUSBANDRY
Sec. 20. AD VALOREM TAXATION OF PROPERTY AT VALUE EXCEEDING FAIR CASH MARKET VALUE PROHIBITED; DISCOUNTS FOR ADVANCE PAYMENT
Sec. 21. INCREASE IN TOTAL AMOUNT OF PROPERTY TAXES IMPOSED PROHIBITED WITHOUT NOTICE AND HEARING; CALCULATION AND NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS
Sec. 22. RESTRICTION ON RATE OF GROWTH OF APPROPRIATIONS
Sec. 23. STATEWIDE APPRAISAL OF REAL PROPERTY FOR AD VALOREM TAX PURPOSES PROHIBITED; ENFORCEMENT OF APPRAISAL STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES
Sec. 24. (Repealed Nov. 5, 2019.)
Sec. 24-a. INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX PROHIBITED
Sec. 25. WEALTH TAX PROHIBITED
Sec. 29. TRANSFER TAX ON TRANSACTION CONVEYING FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY PROHIBITED
ARTICLE 9.
COUNTIES
Sec. 1. CREATION AND MODIFICATION OF COUNTIES
Sec. 1-A. AUTHORITY OF COASTAL COUNTIES TO REGULATE MOTOR VEHICLES AND LITTERING ON BEACHES
Sec. 2. REMOVAL OF COUNTY SEATS
Sec. 3. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 4. COUNTY-WIDE HOSPITAL DISTRICTS IN CERTAIN LARGE COUNTIES
Sec. 5. CREATION AND FUNDING OF HOSPITAL DISTRICTS IN CITY OF AMARILLO, WICHITA COUNTY, AND JEFFERSON COUNTY
Sec. 6. (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.)
Sec. 7. (Repealed Nov. 5, 2013.)
Sec. 8. CREATION AND FUNDING OF HOSPITAL DISTRICT IN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRECINCT NO
Sec. 9. CREATION, OPERATION, AND DISSOLUTION OF HOSPITAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 9A. HOSPITAL DISTRICTS: REGULATION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Sec. 9B. HOSPITAL DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES WITH POPULATION OF 75,000 OR LESS
Sec. 10. (Blank.)
Sec. 11. CREATION AND FUNDING OF HOSPITAL DISTRICTS IN OCHILTREE, CASTRO, HANSFORD, AND HOPKINS COUNTIES
Sec. 12. AIRPORT AUTHORITIES
Sec. 13. PARTICIPATION OF MUNICIPALITIES AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS IN ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL RETARDATION, OR PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
Sec. 14. COUNTY FACILITIES FOR INDIGENT INHABITANTS
ARTICLE 10.
RAILROADS
Sec. 1. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 2. RAILROADS AS PUBLIC HIGHWAYS AND COMMON CARRIERS; REGULATION
Sec. 3. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 4. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 5. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 6. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 7. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 8. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 9. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
ARTICLE 11.
MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS
Sec. 1. COUNTIES AS LEGAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 2. JAILS, COURTHOUSES, BRIDGES, AND ROADS
Sec. 3. COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT IN OR DONATION OR LOAN TO PRIVATE CORPORATION OR ASSOCIATION PROHIBITED
Sec. 4. CITIES AND TOWNS WITH POPULATION OF 5,000 OR LESS: CHARTERED BY GENERAL LAW; TAXES; FINES, FORFEITURES, AND PENALTIES
Sec. 5. CITIES OF MORE THAN 5,000 POPULATION: ADOPTION OR AMENDMENT OF CHARTERS; TAXES; DEBT RESTRICTIONS
Sec. 6. (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.)
Sec. 7. COUNTIES AND CITIES ON GULF OF MEXICO; TAX FOR SEA WALLS, BREAKWATERS, AND SANITATION; BONDS; CONDEMNATION OF RIGHT OF WAY
Sec. 8. DONATION OF PUBLIC DOMAIN TO AID IN CONSTRUCTION OF SEA WALLS OR BREAKWATERS
Sec. 9. COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL PROPERTY HELD FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE EXEMPT FROM FORCED SALE AND TAXATION
Sec. 10. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 11. TERM OF OFFICE EXCEEDING TWO YEARS IN HOME RULE AND GENERAL LAW CITIES; VACANCIES
Sec. 12. EXPENDITURES FOR RELOCATION OR REPLACEMENT OF SANITATION SEWER OR WATER LATERALS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
Sec. 13. CLASSIFICATION OF MUNICIPAL FUNCTIONS
ARTICLE 12.
PRIVATE CORPORATIONS
Sec. 1. CREATION OF PRIVATE CORPORATIONS BY GENERAL LAWS ONLY
Sec. 2. GENERAL LAWS FOR CREATION OF PRIVATE CORPORATIONS AND PROTECTION OF PUBLIC AND STOCKHOLDERS
Sec. 3. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 4. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 5. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 6. (Repealed Nov. 2, 1993.)
Sec. 7. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
ARTICLE 14.
PUBLIC LANDS AND LAND OFFICE
Sec. 1. GENERAL LAND OFFICE
Sec. 2. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 3. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 4. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 5. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 6. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 7. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 8. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
ARTICLE 15.
IMPEACHMENT
Sec. 1. IMPEACHMENT BY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. 2. TRIAL OF IMPEACHMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS BY SENATE
Sec. 3. IMPARTIAL TRIAL BY SENATE; CONCURRENCE OF TWO-THIRDS REQUIRED
Sec. 4. JUDGMENT TO REMOVE AND DISQUALIFY; PUNISHMENT UNDER OTHER LAW PERMITTED
Sec. 5. SUSPENSION PENDING IMPEACHMENT; PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT
Sec. 6. REMOVAL OF DISTRICT JUDGES BY SUPREME COURT
Sec. 7. REMOVAL OF OFFICERS WHEN MODE NOT PROVIDED IN CONSTITUTION
Sec. 8. REMOVAL OF JUDGES BY GOVERNOR ON ADDRESS OF TWO-THIRDS OF EACH HOUSE OF LEGISLATURE
Sec. 9. REMOVAL OF PUBLIC OFFICER BY APPOINTING GOVERNOR WITH ADVICE AND CONSENT OF SENATE
ARTICLE 16.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1. OFFICIAL OATH OF OFFICE
Sec. 2. EXCLUSIONS FROM OFFICE FOR CONVICTION OF HIGH CRIMES
Sec. 3. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 4. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 5. DISQUALIFICATION FROM OFFICE FOR GIVING OR OFFERING BRIBE
Sec. 6. APPROPRIATIONS FOR PRIVATE PURPOSES; ANNUAL ACCOUNTING OF PUBLIC MONEY; ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF CERTAIN MONEY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Sec. 7. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 8. (Redesignated as Sec. 14, Art. IX, Nov. 6, 2001.)
Sec. 9. NO FORFEITURE OF RESIDENCE BY ABSENCE ON PUBLIC BUSINESS
Sec. 10. DEDUCTIONS FROM SALARY OF PUBLIC OFFICER FOR NEGLECT OF DUTY
Sec. 11. USURY; RATE OF INTEREST IN ABSENCE OF LEGISLATION
Sec. 12. INELIGIBILITY OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND OFFICERS OF UNITED STATES OR FOREIGN POWER TO HOLD ANOTHER OFFICE
Sec. 13. UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE
Sec. 13A. UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
Sec. 14. CIVIL OFFICERS; RESIDENCE; LOCATION OF OFFICES
Sec. 15. SEPARATE AND COMMUNITY PROPERTY OF SPOUSES
Sec. 16. CORPORATIONS WITH BANKING AND DISCOUNTING PRIVILEGES
Sec. 17. SERVICE OF PUBLIC OFFICER PENDING QUALIFICATION OF SUCCESSOR
Sec. 18. (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.)
Sec. 19. (Repealed Nov. 6, 2001.)
Sec. 20. REGULATION OF MIXED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND INTOXICATING LIQUORS; LOCAL OPTION ELECTIONS; WINERIES
Sec. 21. CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC PRINTING AND BINDING AND FOR REPAIRS AND FURNISHINGS OF LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES
Sec. 22. (Repealed Nov. 6, 2001.)
Sec. 23. REGULATION OF LIVESTOCK; PROTECTION OF STOCK RAISERS; INSPECTIONS; BRANDS
Sec. 24. ROADS AND BRIDGES
Sec. 25. DRAWBACKS AND REBATEMENT PROHIBITED TO CARRIERS, SHIPPERS, MERCHANTS, ETC
Sec. 26. HOMICIDE: LIABILITY FOR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
Sec. 27. VACANCIES FILLED FOR UNEXPIRED TERM
Sec. 28. GARNISHMENT OF WAGES
Sec. 29. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 30. DURATION OF PUBLIC OFFICES; RAILROAD COMMISSION
Sec. 30a. MEMBERS OF STATE BOARDS; TERMS OF OFFICE
Sec. 30b. DURATION OF MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE OFFICES
Sec. 31. PRACTITIONERS OF MEDICINE
Sec. 32. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 33. SALARY OR COMPENSATION PAYMENTS TO PERSONS HOLDING MORE THAN ONE PUBLIC OFFICE
Sec. 34. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 35. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 36. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 37. LIENS OF MECHANICS, ARTISANS, AND MATERIAL MEN
Sec. 38. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 39. APPROPRIATIONS FOR HISTORICAL MEMORIALS
Sec. 40. HOLDING MORE THAN ONE PUBLIC OFFICE; EXCEPTIONS; RIGHT OF OFFICEHOLDER TO VOTE
Sec. 41. BRIBERY AND SOLICITATION OR ACCEPTANCE OF BRIBES
Sec. 42. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 43. (Repealed Nov. 6, 2001.)
Sec. 44. COUNTY TREASURER AND COUNTY SURVEYOR
Sec. 45. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 46. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 47. (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.)
Sec. 48. EXISTING STATE LAWS TO CONTINUE IN FORCE
Sec. 49. PROTECTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM FORCED SALE
Sec. 50. PROTECTION OF HOMESTEAD FROM FORCED OR UNAUTHORIZED SALE; EXCEPTIONS; REQUIREMENTS FOR MORTGAGE LOANS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS SECURED BY HOMESTEAD
Sec. 51. SIZE OF HOMESTEAD; USES; RELEASE OR REFINANCE OF EXISTING LIEN
Sec. 52. DESCENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF HOMESTEAD; RESTRICTIONS ON PARTITION
Sec. 53. (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.)
Sec. 54. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 55. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 56. (Repealed Nov. 6, 2001.)
Sec. 57. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 58. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 59. CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; DEVELOPMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; CONSERVATION AND RECLAMATION DISTRICTS; INDEBTEDNESS AND TAXATION AUTHORIZED
Sec. 60. (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 61. COMPENSATION OF DISTRICT, COUNTY, AND PRECINCT OFFICERS, NOTARIES PUBLIC, AND PUBLIC WEIGHERS; SALARY OR FEE BASIS; DISPOSITION OF FEES
Sec. 62. (Repealed April 22, 1975.)
Sec. 63. (Repealed April 22, 1975.)
Sec. 64. TERMS OF ELECTIVE DISTRICT, COUNTY, AND PRECINCT OFFICES
Sec. 65. AUTOMATIC RESIGNATION ON BECOMING CANDIDATE FOR ANOTHER OFFICE
Sec. 65A. (Repealed Nov. 6, 2001.)
Sec. 66. PROTECTED BENEFITS UNDER CERTAIN PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
Sec. 67. STATE AND LOCAL RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
Sec. 67-a. COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM ANNUITANTS: JANUARY 2024
Sec. 68. ASSESSMENTS ON PRODUCT SALES BY ASSOCIATIONS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS
Sec. 69. PRIOR APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE OR EMERGENCY TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS
Sec. 70. (Added Nov. 8, 1988; expired Sept. 1, 2008.)
Sec. 71. TEXAS PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT FUND; SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR FUND
Sec. 72. TEMPORARY REPLACEMENT OF PUBLIC OFFICER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY
Sec. 73. VETERANS HOSPITALS
ARTICLE 17.
MODE OF AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE
Sec. 1. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS; PUBLICATION; SUBMISSION TO VOTERS; ADOPTION
Sec. 2. (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.)
APPENDIX.
Notes on Temporary Provisions for Adopted Amendments
PREAMBLE.
PREAMBLE