Constitution of Texas
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Summary of key provisions of the state constitution of Texas
editorApril 18, 2025
Texas Legislature
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Understanding the structure, functions, and traditions of Texas' law-making body
editorFebruary 1, 2025
State Symbols of Texas
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Discover key symbols of Texas identity: the Bluebonnet, Long Horn, Rodeo, and more.
editorNovember 21, 2022
Texas Rangers
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Understanding the role of the Texas Rangers in state law enforcement
editorNovember 21, 2022
Texas’ Little-Known Right to Split Itself into 5 States
![First page of the 1845 joint resolution in the U.S. Congress to annex Texas, using old typeface.]()
Uniquely among U.S. states, Texas was admitted to the Union with a pre-approved ‘entitlement’ to further divide itself into up to five states should it choose to do so. However, exactly how this might happen – or whether such a right really still exists – is up for some debate.…
editorNovember 21, 2022
Law Enforcement in Texas
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Mapping Texas' vast and complex law enforcement system
editorNovember 19, 2022
History of Juneteenth
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Holiday celebrating the freeing of slaves during the U.S. Civil War
editorNovember 19, 2022
Independent School Districts in Texas
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Understanding the structure of the public school system in Texas
editorNovember 19, 2022
The Origins of Texas’ System of Two High Courts
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Dual high courts serve different functions, have different origins
editorNovember 18, 2022