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THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION · ARTICLE 16. GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Sec. 1. OFFICIAL OATH OF OFFICE.
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Sec. 2. EXCLUSIONS FROM OFFICE FOR CONVICTION OF HIGH CRIMES.
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Sec. 3. (Repealed Aug.
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Sec. 4. (Repealed Aug.
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Sec. 5. DISQUALIFICATION FROM OFFICE FOR GIVING OR OFFERING BRIBE.
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Sec. 6. APPROPRIATIONS FOR PRIVATE PURPOSES; ANNUAL ACCOUNTING OF PUBLIC MONEY; ACCEPTANCE AND EXPENDITURE OF CERTAIN MONEY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
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Sec. 7. (Repealed Aug.
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Sec. 8. (Redesignated as Sec.
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Sec. 9. NO FORFEITURE OF RESIDENCE BY ABSENCE ON PUBLIC BUSINESS.
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Sec. 10. DEDUCTIONS FROM SALARY OF PUBLIC OFFICER FOR NEGLECT OF DUTY.
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Sec. 11. USURY; RATE OF INTEREST IN ABSENCE OF LEGISLATION.
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Sec. 12. INELIGIBILITY OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND OFFICERS OF UNITED STATES OR FOREIGN POWER TO HOLD ANOTHER 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 OF SPOUSES.
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Sec. 16. CORPORATIONS WITH BANKING AND DISCOUNTING PRIVILEGES.
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Sec. 17. SERVICE OF PUBLIC OFFICER PENDING QUALIFICATION OF SUCCESSOR.
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Sec. 18. (Repealed Nov.
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Sec. 19. (Repealed Nov.
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Sec. 20. REGULATION OF MIXED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND INTOXICATING LIQUORS; LOCAL OPTION ELECTIONS; WINERIES.
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Sec. 21. CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC PRINTING AND BINDING AND FOR REPAIRS AND FURNISHINGS OF LEGISLATIVE FACILITIES.
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Sec. 22. (Repealed Nov.
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Sec. 23. REGULATION OF LIVESTOCK; PROTECTION OF STOCK RAISERS; INSPECTIONS; BRANDS.
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Sec. 24. ROADS AND BRIDGES.
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Sec. 25. DRAWBACKS AND REBATEMENT PROHIBITED TO CARRIERS, SHIPPERS, MERCHANTS, ETC.
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Sec. 26. HOMICIDE: LIABILITY FOR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.
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Sec. 27. VACANCIES FILLED FOR UNEXPIRED TERM.
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Sec. 28. GARNISHMENT OF WAGES.
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Sec. 29. (Repealed Aug.
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Sec. 30. DURATION OF PUBLIC OFFICES; RAILROAD COMMISSION.
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Sec. 30a. MEMBERS OF STATE BOARDS; TERMS OF OFFICE.
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Sec. 30b. DURATION OF MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE OFFICES.
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Sec. 31. PRACTITIONERS OF MEDICINE.
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Sec. 32. (Repealed Aug.
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Sec. 33. SALARY OR COMPENSATION PAYMENTS TO PERSONS HOLDING MORE THAN ONE PUBLIC OFFICE.
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Sec. 34. (Repealed Aug.
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Sec. 35. (Repealed Aug.
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Sec. 36. (Repealed Aug.
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Sec. 37. LIENS OF MECHANICS, ARTISANS, AND MATERIAL MEN.
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Sec. 38. (Repealed Aug.
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Sec. 39. APPROPRIATIONS FOR HISTORICAL MEMORIALS.
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Sec. 40. HOLDING MORE THAN ONE PUBLIC OFFICE; EXCEPTIONS; RIGHT OF OFFICEHOLDER TO VOTE.
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Sec. 41. BRIBERY AND SOLICITATION OR ACCEPTANCE OF BRIBES.
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Sec. 42. (Repealed Aug.
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Sec. 43. (Repealed Nov.
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Sec. 44. COUNTY TREASURER AND COUNTY SURVEYOR.
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Sec. 45. (Repealed Aug.
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Sec. 46. (Repealed Aug.
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Sec. 47. (Repealed Nov.
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Sec. 48. EXISTING STATE LAWS TO CONTINUE IN FORCE.
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Sec. 49. PROTECTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM FORCED SALE.
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Sec. 50. PROTECTION OF HOMESTEAD FROM FORCED OR UNAUTHORIZED SALE; EXCEPTIONS; REQUIREMENTS FOR MORTGAGE LOANS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS SECURED BY HOMESTEAD.
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Sec. 51. SIZE OF HOMESTEAD; USES; RELEASE OR REFINANCE OF EXISTING LIEN.
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Sec. 52. DESCENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF HOMESTEAD; RESTRICTIONS ON PARTITION.
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Sec. 53. (Repealed Nov.
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Sec. 54. (Repealed Aug.
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Sec. 55. (Repealed Aug.
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Sec. 56. (Repealed Nov.
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Sec. 57. (Repealed Aug.
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Sec. 58. (Repealed Aug.
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Sec. 59. CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; DEVELOPMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; CONSERVATION AND RECLAMATION DISTRICTS; INDEBTEDNESS AND TAXATION AUTHORIZED.
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Sec. 60. (Repealed Aug.
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Sec. 61. COMPENSATION OF DISTRICT, COUNTY, AND PRECINCT OFFICERS, NOTARIES PUBLIC, AND PUBLIC WEIGHERS; SALARY OR FEE BASIS; DISPOSITION OF FEES.
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Sec. 62. (Repealed April 22, 1975.
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Sec. 63. (Repealed April 22, 1975.
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Sec. 64. TERMS OF ELECTIVE DISTRICT, COUNTY, AND PRECINCT OFFICES.
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Sec. 65. AUTOMATIC RESIGNATION ON BECOMING CANDIDATE FOR ANOTHER OFFICE.
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Sec. 65A. (Repealed Nov.
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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. 68. ASSESSMENTS ON PRODUCT SALES BY ASSOCIATIONS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS.
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Sec. 69. PRIOR APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE OR EMERGENCY TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS.
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Sec. 70. (Added Nov.
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Sec. 71. TEXAS PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT FUND; SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR FUND.
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Sec. 72. TEMPORARY REPLACEMENT OF PUBLIC OFFICER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY.
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Sec. 73. VETERANS HOSPITALS.
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