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Legal History

Explore articles about the origins and evolution of the Texas Constitution, statutes, the judiciary, and legal practice. This category includes historical accounts of Texas’s various constitutions, major constitutional conventions, and the broader development of law in Texas.

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The 1974 Texas Constitutional Convention That Failed

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How to Amend the Texas Constitution

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Texas Bill of Rights: An Overview

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Constitutional Amendment Elections in Texas

The Origins of Texas’ System of Two High Courts
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The Origins of Texas’ System of Two High Courts

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The 10th Amendment in Texas Politics and Federal Jurisprudence

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Texas v. White and the Question of Secession

The Influence of Spanish Law in Texas
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The Influence of Spanish Law in Texas

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