The Constitution of the State of Texas describes the structure and the function of the government of the U.S. state of Texas. It was established in 1827 when Texas was still a part of Mexico under the Mexican Constitution of 1824 . Due to escalating tensions between the two states, Texas established its independence in 1836, established the Republic of Texas, and adopted a new constitution. In March 1, 1845, the U.S. enacted a congressional joint resolution that proposed the annexation of Texas to the United States. The people of Texas approved an annexation ordinance and a new constitution on October 13, 1845. The current document is the eighth constitution in Texas and it took effect on February 15, 1876 and it is among the longest of state constitutions in the United States. …show more content…
It is an example of a unitary government in terms of its relationship with lower units of government, cities, and counties. Although it is often criticized for providing too little guidance to state government, mainly because the people are able to make changes or amendments to better suit