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ARTICLE 1. BILL OF RIGHTS

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Sec. 2. INHERENT POLITICAL POWER; REPUBLICAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT.

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Sec. 3. EQUAL RIGHTS.

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Sec. 3a. EQUALITY UNDER THE LAW.

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Sec. 4. RELIGIOUS TESTS.

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Sec. 5. WITNESSES NOT DISQUALIFIED BY RELIGIOUS BELIEFS; OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS.

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Sec. 6. FREEDOM OF WORSHIP.

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Sec. 7. APPROPRIATIONS FOR SECTARIAN PURPOSES.

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Sec. 8. FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND PRESS; LIBEL.

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Sec. 9. SEARCHES AND SEIZURES.

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Sec. 10. RIGHTS OF ACCUSED IN CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS.

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Sec. 11. BAIL.

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Sec. 11a. MULTIPLE CONVICTIONS; DENIAL OF BAIL.

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Sec. 11b. VIOLATION OF CONDITION OF RELEASE PENDING TRIAL; DENIAL OF BAIL.

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Sec. 11c. VIOLATION OF AN ORDER FOR EMERGENCY PROTECTION INVOLVING FAMILY VIOLENCE.

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Sec. 12. HABEAS CORPUS.

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Sec. 13. EXCESSIVE BAIL OR FINES; CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT; REMEDY BY DUE COURSE OF LAW.

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Sec. 14. DOUBLE JEOPARDY.

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Sec. 15. RIGHT OF TRIAL BY JURY.

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Sec. 15-a. COMMITMENT OF PERSONS OF UNSOUND MIND.

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Sec. 16. BILLS OF ATTAINDER; EX POST FACTO OR RETROACTIVE LAWS; IMPAIRING OBLIGATION OF CONTRACTS.

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Sec. 18. IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT.

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Sec. 19. DEPRIVATION OF LIFE, LIBERTY, ETC.

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Sec. 20. OUTLAWRY OR TRANSPORTATION FOR OFFENSE.

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Sec. 21. CORRUPTION OF BLOOD; FORFEITURE; SUICIDES.

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Sec. 22. TREASON.

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Sec. 23. RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS.

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Sec. 24. MILITARY SUBORDINATE TO CIVIL AUTHORITY.

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Sec. 25. QUARTERING SOLDIERS IN HOUSES.

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Sec. 26. PERPETUITIES AND MONOPOLIES; PRIMOGENITURE OR ENTAILMENTS.

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Sec. 27. RIGHT OF ASSEMBLY; PETITION FOR REDRESS OF GRIEVANCES.

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Sec. 28. SUSPENSION OF LAWS.

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Sec. 29. PROVISIONS OF BILL OF RIGHTS EXCEPTED FROM POWERS OF GOVERNMENT; TO FOREVER REMAIN INVIOLATE.

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Sec. 31. COMPENSATION TO VICTIMS OF CRIME FUND; COMPENSATION TO VICTIMS OF CRIME AUXILIARY FUND; USE OF FUND MONEY.

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Sec. 32. MARRIAGE.

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Sec. 33. ACCESS AND USE OF PUBLIC BEACHES.

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ARTICLE 2. THE POWERS OF GOVERNMENT

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Sec. 1. DIVISION OF POWERS; THREE SEPARATE DEPARTMENTS; EXERCISE OF POWER PROPERLY ATTACHED TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS.

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ARTICLE 3. LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

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Sec. 1. SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

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Sec. 2. MEMBERSHIP OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

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Sec. 3. ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE OF SENATORS.

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Sec. 4. ELECTION AND TERM OF MEMBERS OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

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Sec. 5. MEETINGS; ORDER OF BUSINESS.

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Sec. 6. QUALIFICATIONS OF SENATORS.

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Sec. 7. QUALIFICATIONS OF REPRESENTATIVES.

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Sec. 8. EACH HOUSE JUDGE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ELECTION; CONTESTS.

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Sec. 9. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF SENATE; LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OFFICE VACANCY; SPEAKER OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

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Sec. 10. QUORUM; ADJOURNMENTS FROM DAY TO DAY; COMPELLING ATTENDANCE.

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Sec. 11. RULES OF PROCEDURE; EXPULSION OF MEMBER.

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Sec. 12. JOURNALS OF PROCEEDINGS; ENTERING YEAS AND NAYS.

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Sec. 13. VACANCIES; WRITS OF ELECTION.

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Sec. 14. PRIVILEGED FROM ARREST.

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Sec. 15. DISRESPECTFUL OR DISORDERLY CONDUCT; OBSTRUCTION OF PROCEEDINGS.

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Sec. 16. OPEN SESSIONS.

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Sec. 17. ADJOURNMENTS.

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Sec. 18. INELIGIBILITY FOR OTHER OFFICES; INTEREST IN CONTRACTS.

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Sec. 19. INELIGIBILITY OF PERSONS HOLDING OTHER OFFICES.

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Sec. 20. COLLECTORS OF TAXES; PERSONS ENTRUSTED WITH PUBLIC MONEY; INELIGIBILITY.

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Sec. 21. WORDS SPOKEN IN DEBATE.

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Sec. 22. DISCLOSURE OF PRIVATE INTEREST IN MEASURE OR BILL; NOT TO VOTE.

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Sec. 23. REMOVAL FROM DISTRICT OR COUNTY FROM WHICH ELECTED.

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Sec. 23a. (Repealed Nov.

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Sec. 24. COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES OF MEMBERS OF LEGISLATURE; DURATION OF SESSIONS.

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Sec. 25. SENATORIAL DISTRICTS.

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Sec. 26. APPORTIONMENT OF MEMBERS OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

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Sec. 26a. (Repealed Nov.

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Sec. 27. ELECTIONS.

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Sec. 28. TIME FOR APPORTIONMENT; APPORTIONMENT BY LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD.

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Sec. 29. ENACTING CLAUSE OF LAWS.

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Sec. 30. LAWS PASSED BY BILL; AMENDMENTS CHANGING PURPOSE.

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Sec. 31. ORIGINATION IN EITHER HOUSE; AMENDMENT.

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Sec. 32. READING ON THREE SEVERAL DAYS; SUSPENSION OF RULE.

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Sec. 33. REVENUE BILLS.

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Sec. 34. DEFEATED BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.

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Sec. 35. SUBJECTS AND TITLES OF BILLS.

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Sec. 36. REVIVAL OR AMENDMENT BY REFERENCE; RE-ENACTMENT AND PUBLICATION AT LENGTH.

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Sec. 37. REFERENCE TO COMMITTEE AND REPORT.

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Sec. 38. SIGNING BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS; ENTRY ON JOURNALS.

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Sec. 39. TIME OF TAKING EFFECT OF LAWS; EMERGENCIES; ENTRY ON JOURNAL.

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Sec. 40. SPECIAL SESSIONS; SUBJECTS OF LEGISLATION; DURATION.

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Sec. 41. ELECTIONS BY SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

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Sec. 42. (Repealed Aug.

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Sec. 43. REVISION OF LAWS.

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Sec. 44. COMPENSATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS, SERVANTS, AGENTS, AND CONTRACTORS; EXTRA COMPENSATION; UNAUTHORIZED CLAIMS; UNAUTHORIZED EMPLOYMENT.

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Sec. 45. CHANGE OF VENUE IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CASES.

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Sec. 46. UNIFORMITY IN COLLECTION OF FEES.

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Sec. 47. LOTTERIES AND GIFT ENTERPRISES; BINGO GAMES.

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Sec. 48. (Repealed Aug.

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Sec. 48-d. (Repealed Sept.

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Sec. 48-e. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS.

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Sec. 48-f. JAIL DISTRICTS.

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Sec. 49a. FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND ESTIMATE BY COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS; LIMITATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

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Sec. 49-b. VETERANS' LAND BOARD; BOND ISSUES; VETERANS' LAND FUND; VETERANS' HOUSING ASSISTANCE FUND; VETERANS' HOUSING ASSISTANCE FUND II.

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Sec. 49-c. TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD; BOND ISSUE; TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT FUND.

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Sec. 49-d. ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF WATER STORAGE FACILITIES; FILTRATION, TREATMENT, AND TRANSPORTATION OF WATER; ENLARGEMENT OF RESERVOIRS.

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Sec. 49-d-1. ADDITIONAL TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BONDS.

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Sec. 49-d-2. ADDITIONAL BONDING AUTHORITY OF TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD; DEDICATED USE OF SOME PROCEEDS.

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Sec. 49-d-3. CREATION AND USE OF SPECIAL FUNDS FOR WATER PROJECTS.

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Sec. 49-d-4. BOND INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR WATER PROJECTS.

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Sec. 49-d-5. EXTENSION OF BENEFITS TO NONPROFIT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATIONS.

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Sec. 49-d-6. ADDITIONAL TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BONDS; USE OF BONDS; REVIEW AND APPROVAL.

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Sec. 49-d-7. ADDITIONAL TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BONDS; USE OF BONDS AND PROCEEDS; REVIEW AND APPROVAL.

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Sec. 49-d-8. TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT FUND II.

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Sec. 49-d-9. ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.

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Sec. 49-d-10. BONDS TO FUND ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS.

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Sec. 49-d-11. CONTINUING AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL BONDS FOR TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT FUND II.

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Sec. 49-e. TEXAS PARK DEVELOPMENT FUND.

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Sec. 49-f. BONDS TO FUND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PURCHASE FARM AND RANCH LAND.

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Sec. 49-g. ECONOMIC STABILIZATION FUND.

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Sec. 49-h. BOND ISSUES FOR FACILITIES OF CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS, STATEWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITIES, AND MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION INSTITUTIONS.

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Sec. 49-i. TEXAS AGRICULTURAL FUND.

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Sec. 49-j. LIMIT ON STATE DEBT PAYABLE FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND.

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Sec. 49-l. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO COUNTIES FOR ROADWAY PROJECTS TO SERVE BORDER COLONIAS.

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Sec. 49-m. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHORT-TERM NOTES AND LOANS.

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Sec. 49-n. HIGHWAY TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES.

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Sec. 49-n. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES FOR MILITARY VALUE REVOLVING LOAN ACCOUNT.

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Sec. 49-p. TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION; TEXAS HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT FUNDS.

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Sec. 50. LOAN OR PLEDGE OF CREDIT OF STATE.

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Sec. 50a. STATE MEDICAL EDUCATION BOARD; STATE MEDICAL EDUCATION FUND; PURPOSE.

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Sec. 50b. (Repealed Nov.

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Sec. 50b-1. (Repealed Nov.

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Sec. 50b-2. (Repealed Nov.

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Sec. 50b-3. (Repealed Nov.

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Sec. 50b-4. ADDITIONAL STUDENT LOANS.

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Sec. 50b-5. ADDITIONAL STUDENT LOANS.

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Sec. 50b-6. ADDITIONAL STUDENT LOANS.

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Sec. 50b-6A. AUTHORIZING BOND ENHANCEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO BONDS ISSUED FOR ADDITIONAL STUDENT LOANS.

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Sec. 50b-7. CONTINUING AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL BONDS FOR STUDENT LOANS.

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Sec. 50c. FARM AND RANCH LOANS.

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Sec. 50-d. AGRICULTURAL WATER CONSERVATION BONDS.

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Sec. 50-e. GUARANTEE OF TEXAS GRAIN WAREHOUSE SELF-INSURANCE FUND.

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Sec. 50-f. ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR PROJECTS; PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT.

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Sec. 50-g. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ISSUED FOR MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT, REPAIR, OR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

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Sec. 51. GRANTS OF PUBLIC MONEY PROHIBITED; EXCEPTIONS.

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Sec. 51-a. ASSISTANCE GRANTS AND MEDICAL CARE FOR NEEDY AGED, DISABLED, AND BLIND PERSONS AND NEEDY CHILDREN; FEDERAL FUNDS.

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Sec. 51-b. (Repealed Nov.

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Sec. 51-c. AID OR COMPENSATION TO PERSONS IMPROPERLY FINED OR IMPRISONED.

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Sec. 51-d. PAYMENT OF ASSISTANCE TO SURVIVORS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER OFFICERS.

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Sec. 51g. SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE OF PROPRIETARY EMPLOYEES OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.

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Sec. 52. COUNTIES, CITIES OR OTHER POLITICAL CORPORATIONS OR SUBDIVISIONS; LENDING CREDIT; GRANTS; BONDS.

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Sec. 52-a. LOAN OR GRANT OF PUBLIC MONEY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

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Sec. 52-b. LOAN OF STATE'S CREDIT OR GRANT OF PUBLIC MONEY FOR TOLL ROAD PURPOSES.

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Sec. 52d. COUNTY OR ROAD DISTRICT TAX FOR ROAD PURPOSES.

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Sec. 52e. PAYMENT OF MEDICAL EXPENSES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS.

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Sec. 52f. PRIVATE ROAD WORK BY CERTAIN COUNTIES.

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Sec. 52g. DALLAS COUNTY BOND ISSUES FOR ROADS AND TURNPIKES.

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Sec. 52h. MUNICIPALITIES TO DONATE OUTDATED OR SURPLUS FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT TO UNDERDEVELOPED COUNTRIES.

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Sec. 52i. MUNICIPALITIES TO DONATE SURPLUS FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT FOR RURAL FIRE PROTECTION.

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Sec. 52k. MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY BOND OR NOTE ISSUES TO ACQUIRE LAND SURROUNDING MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.

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Sec. 53. COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES; EXTRA COMPENSATION; UNAUTHORIZED CLAIMS.

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Sec. 54. (Repealed Nov.

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Sec. 55. RELEASE OR EXTINGUISHMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS TO STATE, COUNTY, SUBDIVISION, OR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION.

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Sec. 57. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR LOCAL OR SPECIAL LAWS.

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Sec. 58. SEAT OF GOVERNMENT.

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Sec. 59. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES.

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Sec. 60. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FOR EMPLOYEES OF COUNTIES AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.

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Sec. 61. (Repealed Nov.

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Sec. 61-a. MINIMUM SALARIES.

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Sec. 62. CONTINUITY OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS; SUSPENSION OF CONSTITUTIONAL PROCEDURAL RULES.

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Sec. 63. (Repealed Nov.

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Sec. 64. CONSOLIDATION OF GOVERNMENTAL OFFICES AND FUNCTIONS.

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Sec. 65. PUBLIC BONDS; INTEREST RATE; CONFLICTING RATES REPEALED; VETERANS' LAND BOARD BONDS.

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Sec. 66. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY FOR NONECONOMIC DAMAGES.

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ARTICLE 4. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

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Sec. 1. OFFICERS CONSTITUTING THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

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Sec. 2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

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Sec. 3. RETURNS OF ELECTION; DECLARATION OF ELECTION; TIE VOTES; CONTESTS.

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Sec. 3a. DEATH, DISABILITY, OR FAILURE TO QUALIFY OF PERSON RECEIVING HIGHEST VOTE.

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Sec. 4. INSTALLATION OF GOVERNOR; TERM; ELIGIBILITY.

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Sec. 5. COMPENSATION OF GOVERNOR.

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Sec. 6. HOLDING OTHER OFFICES; PRACTICE OF PROFESSION; OTHER SALARY, REWARD, OR COMPENSATION.

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Sec. 7. COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF MILITARY FORCES; CALLING FORTH MILITIA.

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Sec. 8. CONVENING LEGISLATURE ON EXTRAORDINARY OCCASIONS.

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Sec. 9. GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE AND RECOMMENDATIONS; ACCOUNTING FOR PUBLIC MONEY; ESTIMATES OF MONEY REQUIRED.

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Sec. 10. EXECUTION OF LAWS; CONDUCT OF BUSINESS WITH OTHER STATES AND UNITED STATES.

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Sec. 11. BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES; PAROLE LAWS; REPRIEVES, COMMUTATIONS, AND PARDONS; REMISSION OF FINES AND FORFEITURES.

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Sec. 11A. SUSPENSION OF SENTENCE AND PROBATION.

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Sec. 12. VACANCIES IN STATE OR DISTRICT OFFICES.

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Sec. 13. RESIDENCE OF GOVERNOR.

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Sec. 14. APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF BILLS; RETURN AND RECONSIDERATION; FAILURE TO RETURN; DISAPPROVAL OF ITEMS OF APPROPRIATION.

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Sec. 15. APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS, OR VOTES.

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Sec. 16. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.

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Sec. 17. DEATH, RESIGNATION, REFUSAL TO SERVE, REMOVAL, INABILITY TO SERVE, IMPEACHMENT, OR ABSENCE; COMPENSATION.

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Sec. 18. RESTRICTIONS AND INHIBITIONS.

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Sec. 19. SEAL OF STATE.

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Sec. 20. COMMISSIONS.

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Sec. 21. SECRETARY OF STATE.

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Sec. 22. ATTORNEY GENERAL.

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Sec. 23. COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS; COMMISSIONER OF GENERAL LAND OFFICE; ELECTED STATUTORY STATE OFFICERS; TERM; SALARY; FEES, COSTS AND PERQUISITES.

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Sec. 24. ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS; INFORMATION TO, AND INSPECTION BY, GOVERNOR; PERJURY.

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Sec. 25. CUSTODIANS OF PUBLIC FUNDS; BREACHES OF TRUST AND DUTY.

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Sec. 26. NOTARIES PUBLIC.

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ARTICLE 5. JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

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Sec. 1. JUDICIAL POWER; COURTS IN WHICH VESTED.

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Sec. 1-a. RETIREMENT, CENSURE, REMOVAL, AND COMPENSATION OF JUSTICES AND JUDGES; STATE COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT; PROCEDURE.

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Sec. 2. SUPREME COURT; JUSTICES; SECTIONS; ELIGIBILITY; ELECTION; VACANCIES.

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Sec. 3. JURISDICTION OF SUPREME COURT; WRITS; CLERK.

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Sec. 3a. (Repealed Nov.

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Sec. 3-b. APPEAL FROM ORDER GRANTING OR DENYING INJUNCTION.

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Sec. 3-c. JURISDICTION TO ANSWER QUESTIONS OF STATE LAW CERTIFIED FROM FEDERAL APPELLATE COURT.

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Sec. 4. COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS; JUDGES.

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Sec. 5. JURISDICTION OF COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS; TERMS OF COURT; CLERK.

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Sec. 5a. SUPREME COURT, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF APPEALS; CLERK OF COURT; TERMS.

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Sec. 5b. SUPREME COURT, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS; LOCATION; TERM.

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Sec. 6. COURTS OF APPEALS; TERMS OF JUSTICES; CLERKS.

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Sec. 7. JUDICIAL DISTRICTS; DISTRICT JUDGES; TERMS OR SESSIONS; ABSENCE, DISABILITY, OR DISQUALIFICATION OF JUDGE.

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Sec. 8. JURISDICTION OF DISTRICT COURT.

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Sec. 9. CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT.

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Sec. 10. TRIAL BY JURY.

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Sec. 11. DISQUALIFICATION OF JUDGES; EXCHANGE OF DISTRICTS; HOLDING COURT FOR OTHER JUDGES.

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Sec. 12. JUDGES TO BE CONSERVATORS OF THE PEACE; INDICTMENTS AND INFORMATION.

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Sec. 14. JUROR QUALIFICATIONS.

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Sec. 15. COUNTY COURT; COUNTY JUDGE.

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Sec. 16. COUNTY COURTS; JURISDICTION; DISQUALIFICATION OF JUDGE.

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Sec. 16a. (Repealed Nov.

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Sec. 17. TERMS OF COUNTY COURT; PROSECUTIONS; JURIES.

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Sec. 18. DIVISION OF COUNTIES INTO PRECINCTS; ELECTION OF CONSTABLE AND JUSTICE OF THE PEACE; COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT.

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Sec. 19. JUSTICES OF THE PEACE; JURISDICTION; EX OFFICIO NOTARIES PUBLIC.

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Sec. 20. COUNTY CLERK.

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Sec. 21. COUNTY ATTORNEYS; DISTRICT ATTORNEYS.

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Sec. 22. (Repealed Nov.

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Sec. 23. SHERIFFS.

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Sec. 24. REMOVAL OF COUNTY OFFICERS.

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Sec. 25. (Repealed Nov.

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Sec. 26. CRIMINAL CASES; APPEAL BY STATE.

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Sec. 27. (Repealed Nov.

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Sec. 28. VACANCY IN OFFICE OF SUPREME COURT, COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF APPEALS AND DISTRICT COURTS TO BE FILLED BY THE GOVERNOR.

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Sec. 29. COUNTY COURT; TERMS OF COURT; PROBATE BUSINESS; COMMENCEMENT OF PROSECUTIONS; JURY.

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Sec. 30. JUDGES OF COURTS OF COUNTY-WIDE JURISDICTION; CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEYS.

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Sec. 31. COURT ADMINISTRATION; RULE-MAKING AUTHORITY; ACTION ON MOTION FOR REHEARING.

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Sec. 3a. BOND ISSUES; LOANS OF CREDIT; EXPENDITURES; ASSUMPTION OF DEBTS; QUALIFICATIONS OF VOTERS.

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Sec. 1. SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF SYSTEM OF PUBLIC FREE SCHOOLS.

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Sec. 2. PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND.

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Sec. 4. SALE OF LANDS; INVESTMENT OF PROCEEDS.

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Sec. 4B. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; BOARD OF TRUSTEES; DONATION OF REAL PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS.

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Sec. 5. PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND; AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND; USE OF FUNDS; DISTRIBUTION OF AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND.

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Sec. 6. COUNTY SCHOOL LANDS; PROCEEDS OF SALES; INVESTMENT; AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND.

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Sec. 6a. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL OR GRAZING SCHOOL LAND SUBJECT TO TAX.

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Sec. 6b. REDUCTION OF COUNTY PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND; DISTRIBUTION.

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Sec. 8. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

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Sec. 9. (Repealed Nov.

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Sec. 9-a. (Added Nov.

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Sec. 10. ESTABLISHMENT OF UNIVERSITY; AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT.

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Sec. 11a. INVESTMENT OF PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND.

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Sec. 12. SALE OF LANDS.

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Sec. 16. COUNTY TAXATION OF UNIVERSITY LANDS.

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Sec. 16-a. TERMS OF OFFICE.

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Sec. 17. COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES; APPROPRIATIONS AND FUNDING.

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Sec. 19. TEXAS TOMORROW FUND.

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Sec. 20. NATIONAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITY FUND.

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ARTICLE 8. TAXATION AND REVENUE

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Sec. 1. EQUALITY AND UNIFORMITY; TAX IN PROPORTION TO VALUE; INCOME TAX; EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION.

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Sec. 1-a. NO STATE AD VALOREM TAX LEVY; COUNTY LEVY FOR ROADS AND FLOOD CONTROL; TAX DONATIONS.

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Sec. 1-b. RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION.

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Sec. 1-c. (Repealed Nov.

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Sec. 1-d. ASSESSMENT OF LANDS DESIGNATED FOR AGRICULTURAL USE.

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Sec. 1-d-1. TAXATION OF CERTAIN OPEN-SPACE LAND.

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Sec. 1-e. ABOLITION OF AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES.

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Sec. 1-g. DEVELOPMENT OR REDEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY; AD VALOREM TAX RELIEF AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND NOTES.

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Sec. 1-h. VALIDATION OF ASSESSMENT RATIO.

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Sec. 1-i. MOBILE MARINE DRILLING EQUIPMENT; AD VALOREM TAX RELIEF.

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Sec. 1-l. PROPERTY USED FOR CONTROL OF AIR, WATER, OR LAND POLLUTION; EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION.

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Sec. 1-m. PROPERTY ON WHICH WATER CONSERVATION INITIATIVE HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED; EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION.

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Sec. 1-n. AUTHORIZATION TO EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION RAW COCOA AND GREEN COFFEE.

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Sec. 1-o. RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; LIMITATION ON AD VALOREM TAX INCREASE.

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Sec. 2. OCCUPATION TAXES; EQUALITY AND UNIFORMITY; EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXATION.

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Sec. 3. GENERAL LAWS; PUBLIC PURPOSES.

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Sec. 4. SURRENDER OR SUSPENSION OF TAXING POWER.

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Sec. 5. (Repealed Nov.

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Sec. 6. WITHDRAWAL OF MONEY FROM TREASURY; DURATION OF APPROPRIATION.

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Sec. 8. RAILROAD COMPANIES; ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TAXES.

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Sec. 9. MAXIMUM STATE TAX; COUNTY, CITY, AND TOWN LEVIES; COUNTY FUNDS; LOCAL ROAD LAWS.

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Sec. 10. RELEASE FROM PAYMENT OF TAXES.

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Sec. 11. PLACE OF ASSESSMENT; VALUE OF PROPERTY NOT RENDERED BY OWNER.

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Sec. 12. (Repealed Aug.

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Sec. 13. SALES OF LANDS AND OTHER PROPERTY FOR TAXES; REDEMPTION.

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Sec. 14. ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OF TAXES.

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Sec. 15. LIEN OF ASSESSMENT; SEIZURE AND SALE OF PROPERTY.

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Sec. 17. SPECIFICATION OF SUBJECTS NOT LIMITATION OF LEGISLATURE'S POWER.

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Sec. 18. EQUALIZATION OF VALUATIONS; SINGLE APPRAISAL.

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Sec. 19. FARM PRODUCTS, LIVESTOCK, POULTRY, AND FAMILY SUPPLIES; EXEMPTION.

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Sec. 19a. IMPLEMENTS OF HUSBANDRY; EXEMPTION.

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Sec. 20. FAIR CASH MARKET VALUE NOT TO BE EXCEEDED; DISCOUNTS FOR ADVANCE PAYMENT.

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Sec. 21. INCREASE IN TOTAL PROPERTY TAXES; NOTICE AND HEARING; CALCULATION.

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Sec. 22. RESTRICTION ON APPROPRIATIONS.

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Sec. 23. APPRAISAL OF PROPERTY; ENFORCEMENT OF STANDARDS.

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Sec. 24. PERSONAL INCOME TAX; DEDICATION OF PROCEEDS.

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Sec. 1-A. COUNTIES BORDERING ON GULF OF MEXICO OR TIDEWATER LIMITS THEREOF; REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON BEACHES.

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Sec. 2. REMOVAL OF COUNTY SEATS.

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Sec. 4. COUNTY-WIDE HOSPITAL DISTRICTS.

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Sec. 5. CITY OF AMARILLO; WICHITA COUNTY; JEFFERSON COUNTY; CREATION AND FUNDING OF HOSPITAL DISTRICTS.

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Sec. 7. HIDALGO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; CREATION; TAX RATE.

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Sec. 9. HOSPITAL DISTRICTS; CREATION, OPERATION, POWERS, DUTIES AND DISSOLUTION.

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Sec. 9A. HOSPITAL DISTRICTS; REGULATION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES.

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Sec. 12. AIRPORT AUTHORITIES.

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Sec. 1. (Repealed Aug.

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Sec. 2. PUBLIC HIGHWAYS; COMMON CARRIERS; REGULATION OF TARIFFS, CORRECTION OF ABUSES, AND PREVENTION OF DISCRIMINATION AND EXTORTION; MEANS AND AGENCIES.

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Sec. 9. PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM FORCED SALE AND FROM TAXATION.

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Sec. 11. TERM OF OFFICE EXCEEDING TWO YEARS IN HOME RULE AND GENERAL LAW CITIES; VACANCIES.

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Sec. 2. GENERAL LAWS TO BE ENACTED; PROTECTION OF PUBLIC AND STOCKHOLDERS.

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Sec. 1. GENERAL LAND OFFICE.

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Sec. 1. POWER OF IMPEACHMENT.

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Sec. 12. MEMBERS OF CONGRESS; OFFICERS OF UNITED STATES OR FOREIGN POWER; INELIGIBILITY TO HOLD OFFICE.

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Sec. 13. UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE.

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Sec. 13A. UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.

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Sec. 14. CIVIL OFFICERS; RESIDENCE; LOCATION OF OFFICES.

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Sec. 15. SEPARATE AND COMMUNITY PROPERTY.

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Sec. 16. CORPORATIONS WITH BANKING AND DISCOUNTING PRIVILEGES.

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Sec. 17. OFFICERS TO SERVE UNTIL SUCCESSORS QUALIFIED.

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Sec. 19. (Repealed Nov.

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Sec. 20. MIXED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; INTOXICATING LIQUORS; WINES; REGULATION; LOCAL OPTION.

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Sec. 21. PUBLIC PRINTING AND BINDING; REPAIRS AND FURNISHINGS; CONTRACTS.

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Sec. 23. REGULATION OF LIVE STOCK; PROTECTION OF STOCK RAISERS; INSPECTIONS; BRANDS.

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Sec. 24. ROADS AND BRIDGES.

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Sec. 25. DRAWBACKS AND REBATEMENT TO CARRIERS, SHIPPERS, MERCHANTS, ETC.

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Sec. 26. HOMICIDE; LIABILITY IN DAMAGES.

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Sec. 27. VACANCIES FILLED FOR UNEXPIRED TERM.

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Sec. 30. DURATION OF OFFICES; RAILROAD COMMISSION.

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Sec. 30a. MEMBERS OF BOARDS; TERMS OF OFFICE.

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Sec. 30b. CIVIL SERVICE OFFICES; DURATION.

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Sec. 31. PRACTITIONERS OF MEDICINE.

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Sec. 33. SALARY OR COMPENSATION PAYMENTS TO PERSONS HOLDING MORE THAN ONE OFFICE.

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Sec. 37. LIENS OF MECHANICS, ARTISANS, AND MATERIAL MEN.

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Sec. 39. APPROPRIATIONS FOR HISTORICAL MEMORIALS.

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Sec. 40. HOLDING MORE THAN ONE OFFICE; EXCEPTIONS; RIGHT TO VOTE.

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Sec. 41. BRIBERY AND ACCEPTANCE OF BRIBES.

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Sec. 43. (Repealed Nov.

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Sec. 44. COUNTY TREASURER AND COUNTY SURVEYOR.

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Sec. 48. EXISTING LAWS TO CONTINUE IN FORCE.

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Sec. 49. PROTECTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM FORCED SALE.

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Sec. 51. AMOUNT OF HOMESTEAD; USES.

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Sec. 52. DESCENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF HOMESTEAD; RESTRICTIONS ON PARTITION.

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Sec. 59. CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; CONSERVATION AND RECLAMATION DISTRICTS.

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Sec. 61. COMPENSATION OF DISTRICT, COUNTY, AND PRECINCT OFFICERS; SALARY OR FEE BASIS; DISPOSITION OF FEES.

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Sec. 64. TERMS OF OFFICE, CERTAIN OFFICES.

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Sec. 65. TERMS OF OFFICE; AUTOMATIC RESIGNATION.

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Sec. 66. PROTECTED BENEFITS UNDER CERTAIN PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS.

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Sec. 67. STATE AND LOCAL RETIREMENT SYSTEMS.

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Sec. 71. TEXAS PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR FUNDS; BONDS.

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Sec. 72. TEMPORARY REPLACEMENT OF PUBLIC OFFICER ON MILITARY ACTIVE DUTY.

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A temporary provision may be included in a joint resolution to amend the Texas Constitution for a variety of reasons. A temporary provision can provide that the proposed constitutional amendment have a limited duration, but this is an exceedingly rare occurrence. The more common uses of temporary provisions are as saving provisions or transition provisions. A temporary saving provision "saves" from the application of a new or amended constitutional provision certain conduct or legal relationships that occurred before or existed on the effective date of the constitutional amendment.

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2. H.J.R. No. 58, Section 3, 76th Legislature, Regular Session, 1999.

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3. H.J.R. No. 75, Section 9.01, 77th Legislature, Regular Session, 2001.

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4. H.J.R. No. 109, Section 4, 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, 2011.

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5. S.J.R. No. 14, Section 2, 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, 2011.

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