constitutions in Texas

1827-’35  Coahuila y Tejas Constitution
Similar to U.S constitution
3 branches of government
Individual rights guaranteed
Catholicism was official religion
Slavery was limited

1836- ‘45 Republic of  Texas Constitution
Similar to U.S constitution
3 branches of government
Individual rights guaranteed (Bill of Rights)
President can serve 3-year term once and job is to protect state”
Congress was bicameral with terms (1 year/ 3 year)
Courts Congress picked judges and served 4 years 

Declaration of Rights Speech, press, religion
Criminal rights

1845- ‘61 U.S Statehood Constitution
3 branches of government
Individual rights guaranteed
Governor limited 2 year term
Legislature Biennial sessions terms (2 year/ 4 year)
Courts Governor picks
District & Supreme Courts
Bill of Rights Article 1
Entered Union as a slave state



1861- ‘ 65 C.S.A Statehood Constitution
Changed U.S.A to C.S.A
Retained slavery
Forbade slave owners from freeing slaves

1866- ‘69 Presidential Reconstruction Constitution
Abolished slavery
Renounced secession
Denied black citizen's rights

1869- ‘76 Congressional Reconstruction Constitution
Radical Republicans / Radical Reconstruction
Sent military to Confederate states to create law and constitution
1868 Constitutional Convention
Governor given massive power

1876- Present  Modern Texas Constitution
Themes Popular control     Promote agricultural interests
Weak government     Lower Spending (taxes)

Governor 2year term limited power
Legislature Biennial (140 days)
Courts Texas supreme court

Texas court of criminal appeals

Bill of rights 

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Texas constitution is longer and greater in detail compared to the U.S as are every other states.

Texas constitution is amongst the longest in comparison to other states