The Texas State Constitution

Author : Janice C. May
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780199779345

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The Texas State Constitution by Janice C. May Pdf

"The Texas State Constitution provides an outstanding constitutional and historical account of the state's governing charter. In addition to an overview of Texas' constitutional history, this volume provides an in-depth, section-by-section analysis of the entire constitution, detailing the many significant changes that have been made since its initial drafting. This treatment, along with a table of cases, index, and bibliography provides an unsurpassed reference guide for students, scholars, and practitioners of Texas' constitution. The Oxford Commentaries on the State Constitutions of the United States is an important new series that reflects a renewed international interest in constitutional history and provides expert insight into each of the 50 state constitutions. Each volume in this innovative series contains a historical overview of the state's constitutional development, a section-by-section analysis of its current constitution, and a comprehensive guide to further research. Under the expert editorship of Professor G. Alan Tarr, Director of the Center on State Constitutional Studies at Rutgers University, this series provides essential reference tools for understanding state constitutional law. Books in the series can be purchased individually or as part of a complete set, giving readers unmatched access to these important political documents"--

Author : Texas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Constitutional law
ISBN : OCLC:18119654

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Government Code by Texas Pdf

Author : Lucas A. Powe Jr.
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780520970014

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America's Lone Star Constitution by Lucas A. Powe Jr. Pdf

Texas has created more constitutional law than any other state. In any classroom nationwide, any basic constitutional law course can be taught using nothing but Texas cases. That, however, understates the history and politics behind the cases. Beyond representing all doctrinal areas of constitutional law, Texas cases deal with the major issues of the nation. Leading legal scholar and Supreme Court historian Lucas A. Powe, Jr., charts the rich and pervasive development of Texas-inspired constitutional law. From voting rights to railroad regulations, school finance to capital punishment, poverty to civil liberties, this wide-ranging and eminently readable book provides a window into the relationship between constitutional litigation and ordinary politics at the Supreme Court, illuminating how all of the fiercest national divides over what the Constitution means took shape in Texas.

Author : Terri B. Davis,James P. Nelson
Publisher : Lamar University Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-08
Category : History
ISBN : 1942956487

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The Texas Constitution: The People, History, and Government of the Lone Star State by Terri B. Davis,James P. Nelson Pdf

Written for university political science classes, this book begins with early Texas history; it includes discussions of immigration, migration, the constitutions, political culture, and people of Texas. The final part of the book discusses the three Branches of Texas Government.

Author : Texas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Commercial law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105134412613

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Business and Commerce Code by Texas Pdf

Author : Charles W. Rhodes
Publisher : Vandeplas Pub.
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 1600422152

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The Texas Constitution in State and Nation by Charles W. Rhodes Pdf

A "competent and effective lawyer," according to the Conference of Chief Justices, must understand "both the federal Constitution and state constitutional law." The Texas Constitution in State and Nation: Comparative State Constitutional Law in the Federal System is designed to provide that understanding. Its melding of edited cases and extensive commentary on comparative constitutionalism creates not only an ideal primary or supplemental text for Texas law school or graduate courses on state constitutional law and government, but also a useful resource for Texas practitioners and judges. This book initially outlines the development of state constitutions in Texas and other states, describes the interrelationship of state and federal constitutionalism, and details federal influences on state constitutional law. It then proceeds to examine state judicial power, unique and dually protected state constitutional individual rights, separation of powers principles under state constitutions, and the roles of the state legislative and executive branches of government. The introductory materials in each chapter and the notes accompanying the edited cases integrate doctrine, practice, and theory, highlighting additional Texas authorities, comparative decisions from other states, and relevant legal theory from judges, practitioners, and scholars. The resulting combination of traditional casebook materials and perceptive commentary is both a valuable reference work and a dynamic teaching tool. Charles W. "Rocky" Rhodes is the Vinson & Elkins Research Professor and Professor of Law at South Texas College of Law in Houston. He has coauthored two other books on constitutional law and authored more than twenty journal articles and book chapters on a variety of constitutional and procedural issues. Before joining academia, he served as a briefing attorney for Justice Raul Gonzalez and a staff attorney for Justice Greg Abbott at the Supreme Court of Texas, practiced in the appellate section of Locke Liddell & Sapp LLP (now Locke Lord LLP), and obtained his board certification in Civil Appellate Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He earned his undergraduate degree summa cum laude while on a National Merit Scholarship at Baylor University before enrolling at Baylor Law School, where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Baylor Law Review and valedictorian of his graduating law school class. During his career, he has participated as an attorney or an expert consultant in numerous proceedings addressing state constitutional issues.

Author : Texas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Constitutional
ISBN : UOM:35112203453677

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The Constitutions of the State of Texas by Texas Pdf

Author : Texas,John Sayles
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 622 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1888
Category : Constitutional law
ISBN : PRNC:32101067711489

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The Constitutions of the State of Texas by Texas,John Sayles Pdf

Author : Sanford Levinson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780195365573

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Our Undemocratic Constitution by Sanford Levinson Pdf

Levinson argues that too many of our Constitution's provisions promote either unjust or ineffective government. Under the existing blueprint, we can neither rid ourselves of incompetent presidents nor assure continuity of government following catastrophic attacks. Less important, perhaps, but certainly problematic, is the appointment of Supreme Court judges for life. Adding insult to injury, the United States Constitution is the most difficult to amend or update of any constitution currently existing in the world today. Democratic debate leaves few stones unturned, but we tend to take our basic constitutional structures for granted. Levinson boldly challenges the American people to undertake a long overdue public discussion on how they might best reform this most hallowed document and construct a constitution adequate to our democratic values. "Admirably gutsy and unfashionable." --Michael Kinsley, The New York Times "Bold, bracingly unromantic, and filled with illuminating insights. He accomplishes an unlikely feat, which is to make a really serious argument for a new constitutional convention, one that is founded squarely on democratic ideals." --Cass R. Sunstein, The New Republic "Everyone who cares about how our government works should read this thoughtful book." --Washington Lawyer

Author : Jason Steinagle
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781477745410

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Understanding the Texas Constitution by Jason Steinagle Pdf

The Texas Constitution is one of the longest and most complex state constitutions in the United States, and this book gives readers a clear and thorough path to understanding its most important points. The history of this document, as well as its similarities to the U.S. Constitution, are explored in detail. From checks and balances to the rights of individuals, the text outlines important principles of how constitutions function in both Texas and the United States as a whole. Graphic organizers, informative sidebars, relevant images, and a glossary assist readers in their understanding of the text.

Author : Texas
Publisher : Copano Bay Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02
Category : History
ISBN : 0982982836

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The Constitution and Laws of the Republic of Texas, to Which Is Added the State Constitution Of 1845 by Texas Pdf

This volume showcases the fruits of the democratic labors of the 1836 Constitutional Convention and the first session of the first congress of the Republic of Texas. In addition to the 1836 Constitution, the book includes all laws passed during the first congressional session. Expanded edition also includes the 1845 constitution establishing statehood.

Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1084 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1919
Category : Law
ISBN : UCR:31210026473015

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Congressional Record by United States. Congress Pdf

Author : Texas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Constitutions
ISBN : UOM:35112105037909

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Constitution of the State of Texas Adopted by the Constitutional Convention Begun and Held at the City of Austin on the Sixth Day of September, 1875, with Amendments Declared Adopted Oct. 14, 1879; Sept. 25, 1883; Dec. 19, 1890; and Sept. 22, 1891 by Texas Pdf

Author : Texas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : History
ISBN : 1021174343

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Constitution of the State of Texas: Adopted by the Constitional Convention Begun and Held at the City of Austin On the Sixth Day of September, 1875. W by Texas Pdf

Author : Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780190866068

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51 Imperfect Solutions by Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton Pdf

When we think of constitutional law, we invariably think of the United States Supreme Court and the federal court system. Yet much of our constitutional law is not made at the federal level. In 51 Imperfect Solutions, U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton argues that American Constitutional Law should account for the role of the state courts and state constitutions, together with the federal courts and the federal constitution, in protecting individual liberties. The book tells four stories that arise in four different areas of constitutional law: equal protection; criminal procedure; privacy; and free speech and free exercise of religion. Traditional accounts of these bedrock debates about the relationship of the individual to the state focus on decisions of the United States Supreme Court. But these explanations tell just part of the story. The book corrects this omission by looking at each issue-and some others as well-through the lens of many constitutions, not one constitution; of many courts, not one court; and of all American judges, not federal or state judges. Taken together, the stories reveal a remarkably complex, nuanced, ever-changing federalist system, one that ought to make lawyers and litigants pause before reflexively assuming that the United States Supreme Court alone has all of the answers to the most vexing constitutional questions. If there is a central conviction of the book, it's that an underappreciation of state constitutional law has hurt state and federal law and has undermined the appropriate balance between state and federal courts in protecting individual liberty. In trying to correct this imbalance, the book also offers several ideas for reform.