Friday, December 23, 2022

The Current Texas Constitution

There are a variety of places where you can obtain online access to versions of the Texas Constitution. Here are a couple.

- From the Texas Legislative Council.

- From the Texas State Law Library.

This is my preferred source. It is provided by the Texas Legislature.

- The Texas Constitution.

It is interactive, and includes the most recent additions ratified by the voters of Texas on November 2021. 

Here is a breakdown of its component parts: 

PREAMBLE

ARTICLE 1. BILL OF RIGHTS

ARTICLE 2. THE POWERS OF GOVERNMENT

ARTICLE 3. LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

ARTICLE 4. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

ARTICLE 5. JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

ARTICLE 6. SUFFRAGE

ARTICLE 7. EDUCATION

ARTICLE 8. TAXATION AND REVENUE

ARTICLE 9. COUNTIES

ARTICLE 10. RAILROADS

ARTICLE 11. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS

ARTICLE 12. PRIVATE CORPORATIONS

ARTICLE 13. SPANISH AND MEXICAN LAND TITLES (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)

ARTICLE 14. PUBLIC LANDS AND LAND OFFICE

ARTICLE 15. IMPEACHMENT

ARTICLE 16. GENERAL PROVISIONS

ARTICLE 17. MODE OF AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE

APPENDIX. Notes on Temporary Provisions for Adopted Amendments