The current document was adopted on february 15, 1876, and is the seventh constitution in texas history including the mexican constitution. This edition of the new york state constitution, available at. Now, therefore, i, greg abbott, governor of texas, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the constitution and laws of the state of texas, do hereby order the following on a statewide basis effective immediately, and continuing through april il. Printed at the news steam book and job establishment. Feb 11, 2020 texas was able to take more care when drafting its first state constitution. Declaration of the people of texas 1835 spanish text. Jan 29, 2020 the federal constitution of the united mexican states 1824 required each state to draft its own constitution. Their first state constitution was enacted in 1845. Constitution of the state of kansas secretary of state of. The federal constitution of the united mexican states 1824 required each state to draft its own constitution. As amended through calendar year 2019 table of contents preamble article i. Voters adopted the second constitution in june 1851. Those which are legislative to one, those which are executive to another, and those which are judicial to another. New york state constitution new york department of state.
Braden and others began research in order to provide information to aid the constitutional revision process. Bill of rights that the general, great and essential principles of liberty and free government may be recognized and established, we declare. Since that time, they have had four newer state constitutions, 1861, 1866, 1869 and 1876. The current texas constitution is the seventh constitution in texas history. Constitution of the state of vermont vermont general. Constitution of the state of texas, contributor names texas. Article 1 bill of rights that the general, great and essential principles of liberty and free government may be recognized and established, we declare. Constitution of the state of kansas secretary of state. All laws now in force in this state, and not repugnant to this constitution, shall remain, and be in force, until altered or repealed by the legislature, or shall expire by their own limitation. Texas constitution texas legislative council texas. In 1972, texas voters approved a revision of the states constitution.
The idea of publishing an annotated illinois constitution was conceived by associate director gerald l. Oct 19, 2017 amendments are proposed by our elected officials and voting for or against their policies holds them accountable for their actions. Constitution of the united states no person shall be a senator who shall not have attained to the age of thirty years, and been nine years a citizen of the united states, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state for which he shall be chosen. The powers of the government of the state of texas shall be divided into three distinct departments, each of which shall be confided to a separate body of magistracy. New mexicos statewide address confidentiality program administered by the secretary of state to assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or similar types of crimes to receive mail using the secretary of states address as a substitute for their own. The state constitution of 1845 when texas ceased to be an independent republic and joined the united states, a new constitution was necessary. The texas constitution does not state when an adopted constitutional amendment takes effect, but texas courts consistently have held that the effective date is the date of the official canvass of returns showing adoption of the amendment, unless another date is clearly specified. Department of state division of administrative rules. Texas was able to take more care when drafting its first state constitution. Texas is a free and independent state, subject only to the constitution of the united states, and the maintenance of our free institutions and the perpetuity of the union depend upon the preservation of the right of local selfgovernment, unimpaired to.
Congress accepted the states charter on december 29,1845, and texas became the twentyeighth state to join the union. The current texas state constitution took effect in 1876. During the civil war, the states third constitution was adopted by the voters in october 1864. Constitutional scholars consider it to have been one of the bestdrafted state constitutions. Humbly invoking the blessings of almighty god, the people of the state of. The texas constitution preamble humbly invoking the blessings. Senate joint resolution 18 is to be submitted for approval or rejection at. Constitution of the state of texas 1876 tarlton law library. Constitution of the state of coahuila and texas 1827 spanish text. This means that specific changes in texas law often require constitutional amendment rather than legislation. The 1971 constitution is the fifth complete revision of virginias fundamental law since 1776other complete revisions having been effective in 1830, 1851, 1870, and 1902. At the time of the revolutionary war, the first constitution was adopted by the ninth provincial convention, meeting at annapolis, in november 1776.
Six constitutions over texas y1836 constitution of the republic of texas y1845 constitution adopted hen teas joined the union and constitution adopted when texas joined the union and became a state y1861 constitution adopted when texas became a member of the confederate states y1866 first reconstruction constitution rejected by u. The legislative, executive, and supreme judicial powers of the state government shall be. The constitution of the united states preamble we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do. The text of the original signed copy of the constitution filed in the office of the secretary of state is retained unless it has been repealed or superseded by amendment or revision. Constitution of the republic of texas 1836 tarlton law library. Adopted just before annexation, the constitution of 1845 set forth texas law in a simple and straightforward manner. Louisiana constitution of 1974 louisiana state senate november 18, 2019 compiled from the louisiana senate statutory database. The constitution of the state of new york as revised, with amendments adopted by the constitutional convention of 1938 and approved by vote of the people on november 8, 1938 and amendments subsequently adopted by the legislature and approved by vote of the people. State of nebraska state capitol lincoln, nebraska i, john a. As referenced we, the people of texas, in order to form a government, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence and general welfare.
Constitution of the state of coahuila and texas 1827. Amendments to the texas constitution since 1876 pdf. Constitution of the state of texas, adopted by the constitutional convention, begun and held at the city of austin, on the sixth day of september, 1875. The texas constitution preamble humbly invoking the blessings of almighty god, the people of the state of texas, do ordain and establish this constitution. Constitution of missouri missouri secretary of state. Constitution of virginia foreword the virginia constitution of 1971 was approved by vote of the people on november 3, 1970, and became effective on july 1, 1971. The texas constitution preamble humbly invoking the. State of texas, do ordain and establish this constitution.
The state of coahuila and the former spanish province of texas were combined as the state of coahuila and texas and the states constitution was promulgated in 1827. The constitution of the state of missouri is published by the office of secretary of state pursuant to the revised statutes of missouri rsmo 2. The texas constitutional convention of 1875 met in austin with the purpose of replacing the constitution of 1869 it was believed that the new constitution should restrict the state government and hand the power back to the people. Gale, secretary of state of the state of nebraska, do hereby certify that pursuant to nebraska revised statutes section 491701, attached is a true and correct copy of the text of the constitution of nebraska as presented to. Any railroad corporation or association, organized under the law for the purpose, shall have the right to construct and operate a railroad between any points within this state, and to connect at the state line with railroads of other states. Beginning at a point on the western boundary of the state of missouri, where the thirtyseventh parallel of north latitude crosses the same. To some degree it carries forward the work of george d. Constitution of the state of texas preamble humbly invoking the blessings of almighty god, the people of the state of texas do ordain and establish this constitution. State constitutions tend the reflect the problems of the time when they were written yif there was a problem that concerned people in the period, the state constitution would be written to try to prevent its. The previous six were the 1827 constitution of the state of coahuila and tejas, the 1836 constitution of the republic of texas, and different versions of the constitution of texas for the years. Constitution of the state of coahuila and texas 1827 english text. Amendments are proposed by our elected officials and voting for or against their policies holds them accountable for their actions.
Texas democrats gained control of congress in 1873 and decided it was time to draft a new constitution for texas. Texas is a free and independent state, subject only to the constitution of the united states, and the maintenance of our free institutions and the perpetuity of the union depend upon the preservation of the right of local selfgovernment, unimpaired to all the states. The constitution of the state of florida as revised in 1968 consisted of certain revised articles as proposed by three jointresolutions which were adopted during thespecial session of june 24july 3, 1968, and ratified by the electorate on november 5, 1968, together with one article carried forward from the constitution of 1885, as amended. Bill of rights that the general, great, and essential principles of liberty and free government may be recognized and established, we declare. Bill of rights that the general, great, and essential principles of liberty and free government may be. In 1972, texas voters approved a revision of the state s constitution. Constitution of the state of texas, library of congress. Texas is a free and independent state, subject only to the constitution of the. The constitution of the state of ohio 5 preamble we, the people of the state of ohio, grateful to almighty god for our freedom, to secure its blessings and. Copies of the missouri constitution are available in limited quantities, without charge by writing to. The constitution of the state of texas is the document that establishes the structure and function of the government of the u.
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