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Constitutions of Texas

Explore the official texts of seven historical constitutions that defined the legal framework of Texas across different eras, including the 1824 Mexican Constitution, the 1836 Republic charter, and the 1869 Reconstruction Constitution. These documents are presented in full to give researchers and students of Texas government a direct understanding of how governing authority and rights were structured at each stage of Texas history.

The Constitutional Convention of 1875
Constitutions of TexasLegal HistoryThe Courthouse Era (1875-1900)

The Constitutional Convention of 1875

Constitution of the Republic of Texas (1836)
Constitutions of TexasLegal HistoryTexas HistoryThe Republic of Texas

Constitution of the Republic of Texas (1836)

Constitution of 1845: Foundations of Statehood
Annexation and Statehood (1845-1860)Constitutions of TexasLegal History

Constitution of 1845: Foundations of Statehood

The Confederate Constitution of Texas (1861) Confederate Battle Flag
Constitutions of TexasLegal HistoryThe Civil War

The Confederate Constitution of Texas (1861)

The 1869 Texas Constitution and Reconstruction Rule
Constitutions of TexasLegal HistoryThe Reconstruction Era (1865–1874)

The 1869 Texas Constitution and Reconstruction Rule

Constitution of the State of Coahuila y Tejas (1827)
Constitutions of TexasMexican Texas (1821–1836)Primary Sources in Texas History

Constitution of the State of Coahuila y Tejas (1827)

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