Art 3 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

Article 3 - LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT Sec. 1 - SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. 2 - MEMBERSHIP OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. 3 - ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE OF SENATORS
Sec. 4 - ELECTION AND TERM OF MEMBERS OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. 5 - MEETINGS; ORDER OF BUSINESS
Sec. 6 - QUALIFICATIONS OF SENATORS
Sec. 7 - QUALIFICATIONS OF REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. 8 - EACH HOUSE JUDGE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND ELECTION; CONTESTS
Sec. 9 - PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF SENATE; LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OFFICE VACANCY; SPEAKER OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. 10 - QUORUM; ADJOURNMENTS FROM DAY TO DAY; COMPELLING ATTENDANCE
Sec. 11 - RULES OF PROCEDURE; EXPULSION OF MEMBER
Sec. 12 - JOURNALS OF PROCEEDINGS; ENTERING YEAS AND NAYS
Sec. 13 - VACANCIES; WRITS OF ELECTION
Sec. 14 - PRIVILEGED FROM ARREST
Sec. 15 - DISRESPECTFUL OR DISORDERLY CONDUCT; OBSTRUCTION OF PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 16 - OPEN SESSIONS
Sec. 17 - ADJOURNMENTS
Sec. 18 - INELIGIBILITY FOR OTHER OFFICES; INTEREST IN CONTRACTS
Sec. 19 - INELIGIBILITY OF PERSONS HOLDING OTHER OFFICES
Sec. 20 - COLLECTORS OF TAXES; PERSONS ENTRUSTED WITH PUBLIC MONEY; INELIGIBILITY
Sec. 21 - WORDS SPOKEN IN DEBATE
Sec. 22 - DISCLOSURE OF PRIVATE INTEREST IN MEASURE OR BILL; NOT TO VOTE
Sec. 23 - REMOVAL FROM DISTRICT OR COUNTY FROM WHICH ELECTED
Sec. 23a - (Repealed Nov. 4, 1997.)
Sec. 24 - COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES OF MEMBERS OF LEGISLATURE; DURATION OF SESSIONS
Sec. 24a - TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION
Sec. 25 - SENATORIAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 26 - APPORTIONMENT OF MEMBERS OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. 26a - (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.) TEMPORARY TRANSITION PROVISIONS
Sec. 27 - ELECTIONS
Sec. 28 - TIME FOR APPORTIONMENT; APPORTIONMENT BY LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD
Sec. 29 - ENACTING CLAUSE OF LAWS
Sec. 30 - LAWS PASSED BY BILL; AMENDMENTS CHANGING PURPOSE
Sec. 31 - ORIGINATION IN EITHER HOUSE; AMENDMENT
Sec. 32 - READING ON THREE SEVERAL DAYS; SUSPENSION OF RULE
Sec. 33 - REVENUE BILLS
Sec. 34 - DEFEATED BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Sec. 35 - SUBJECTS AND TITLES OF BILLS
Sec. 36 - REVIVAL OR AMENDMENT BY REFERENCE; RE-ENACTMENT AND PUBLICATION AT LENGTH
Sec. 37 - REFERENCE TO COMMITTEE AND REPORT
Sec. 38 - SIGNING BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS; ENTRY ON JOURNALS
Sec. 39 - TIME OF TAKING EFFECT OF LAWS; EMERGENCIES; ENTRY ON JOURNAL
Sec. 40 - SPECIAL SESSIONS; SUBJECTS OF LEGISLATION; DURATION
Sec. 41 - ELECTIONS BY SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. 42 - (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 43 - REVISION OF LAWS
Sec. 44 - COMPENSATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS, SERVANTS, AGENTS, AND CONTRACTORS; EXTRA COMPENSATION; UNAUTHORIZED CLAIMS; UNAUTHORIZED EMPLOYMENT
Sec. 45 - CHANGE OF VENUE IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CASES
Sec. 46 - UNIFORMITY IN COLLECTION OF FEES
Sec. 47 - LOTTERIES AND GIFT ENTERPRISES; BINGO GAMES
Sec. 48 - (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 48a - (Repealed April 22, 1975.)
Sec. 48b - (Repealed April 22, 1975.)
Sec. 48c - (Blank.)
Sec. 48-d - (Repealed Sept. 13, 2003.)
Sec. 48-e - EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS
Sec. 48-f - JAIL DISTRICTS
Sec. 49 - STATE DEBTS
Sec. 49a - FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND ESTIMATE BY COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS; LIMITATION OF APPROPRIATIONS
Sec. 49-b - VETERANS' LAND BOARD; BOND ISSUES; VETERANS' LAND FUND; VETERANS' HOUSING ASSISTANCE FUND; VETERANS' HOUSING ASSISTANCE FUND II.
Sec. 49-c - TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD; BOND ISSUE; TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT FUND
Sec. 49-d - ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF WATER STORAGE FACILITIES; FILTRATION, TREATMENT, AND TRANSPORTATION OF WATER; ENLARGEMENT OF RESERVOIRS
Sec. 49-d-1 - ADDITIONAL TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BONDS
Sec. 49-d-2 - ADDITIONAL BONDING AUTHORITY OF TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD; DEDICATED USE OF SOME PROCEEDS
Sec. 49-d-3 - CREATION AND USE OF SPECIAL FUNDS FOR WATER PROJECTS
Sec. 49-d-4 - BOND INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR WATER PROJECTS
Sec. 49-d-5 - EXTENSION OF BENEFITS TO NONPROFIT WATER SUPPLY CORPORATIONS
Sec. 49-d-6 - ADDITIONAL TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BONDS; USE OF BONDS; REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Sec. 49-d-7 - ADDITIONAL TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BONDS; USE OF BONDS AND PROCEEDS; REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Sec. 49-d-8 - TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT FUND II
Sec. 49-d-9 - ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
Sec. 49-e - TEXAS PARK DEVELOPMENT FUND
Sec. 49-f - BONDS TO FUND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PURCHASE FARM AND RANCH LAND
Sec.�49-g - SUPERCONDUCTING SUPER COLLIDER FUND
Sec. 49-g - ECONOMIC STABILIZATION FUND
Sec. 49-h - BOND ISSUES FOR FACILITIES OF CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS, STATEWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITIES, AND MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION INSTITUTIONS
Sec. 49-i - TEXAS AGRICULTURAL FUND
Sec. 49-j - LIMIT ON STATE DEBT PAYABLE FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND
Sec. 49-k - TEXAS MOBILITY FUND
Sec. 49-l - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO COUNTIES FOR ROADWAY PROJECTS TO SERVE BORDER COLONIAS
Sec. 49-m - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHORT TERM NOTES AND LOANS
Sec. 49-n - HIGHWAY TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES
Sec. 49-n - GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES FOR MILITARY VALUE REVOLVING LOAN ACCOUNT
Sec. 49-o - TEXAS RAIL RELOCATION AND IMPROVEMENT FUND
Sec. 50 - LOAN OR PLEDGE OF CREDIT OF STATE
Sec. 50a - STATE MEDICAL EDUCATION BOARD; STATE MEDICAL EDUCATION FUND; PURPOSE
Sec. 50b - (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.) TEMPORARY TRANSITION PROVISIONS
Sec. 50b-1 - (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.) TEMPORARY TRANSITION PROVISIONS
Sec. 50b-2 - (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.) TEMPORARY TRANSITION PROVISIONS
Sec. 50b-3 - (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.) TEMPORARY TRANSITION PROVISIONS
Sec. 50b-4 - ADDITIONAL STUDENT LOANS
Sec. 50b-5 - ADDITIONAL STUDENT LOANS
Sec. 50c - FARM AND RANCH LOANS
Sec. 50-d - AGRICULTURAL WATER CONSERVATION BONDS
Sec. 50-e - GUARANTEE OF TEXAS GRAIN WAREHOUSE SELF-INSURANCE FUND
Sec. 50-f - ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR PROJECTS; PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT.
Sec. 51 - GRANTS OF PUBLIC MONEY PROHIBITED; EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 51-a - ASSISTANCE GRANTS AND MEDICAL CARE FOR NEEDY AGED, DISABLED, AND BLIND PERSONS AND NEEDY CHILDREN; FEDERAL FUNDS
Sec. 51-a-1 - ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Sec. 51-b - (Repealed Nov. 7, 1978.)
Sec. 51-c - AID OR COMPENSATION TO PERSONS IMPROPERLY FINED OR IMPRISONED
Sec. 51-d - PAYMENT OF ASSISTANCE TO SURVIVORS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER OFFICERS
Sec. 51-e - (Repealed April 22, 1975.)
Sec. 51-f - (Repealed April 22, 1975.)
Sec. 51g - SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE OF PROPRIETARY EMPLOYEES OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 52 - COUNTIES, CITIES OR OTHER POLITICAL CORPORATIONS OR SUBDIVISIONS; LENDING CREDIT; GRANTS; BONDS
Sec. 52-a - LOAN OR GRANT OF PUBLIC MONEY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 52-b - LOAN OF STATE'S CREDIT OR GRANT OF PUBLIC MONEY FOR TOLL ROAD PURPOSES
Sec. 52-c - (Blank.)
Sec. 52d - COUNTY OR ROAD DISTRICT TAX FOR ROAD PURPOSES
Sec. 52e - PAYMENT OF MEDICAL EXPENSES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
Sec. 52f - PRIVATE ROAD WORK BY CERTAIN COUNTIES.
Sec. 52g - DALLAS COUNTY BOND ISSUES FOR ROADS AND TURNPIKES
Sec. 52h - MUNICIPALITIES TO DONATE OUTDATED OR SURPLUS FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT TO UNDERDEVELOPED COUNTRIES
Sec. 52i - MUNICIPALITIES TO DONATE SURPLUS FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT FOR RURAL FIRE PROTECTION
Sec. 53 - COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES; EXTRA COMPENSATION; UNAUTHORIZED CLAIMS
Sec. 54 - (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.) TEMPORARY TRANSITION PROVISIONS
Sec. 55 - RELEASE OR EXTINGUISHMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS TO STATE, COUNTY, SUBDIVISION, OR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
Sec. 56 - LOCAL AND SPECIAL LAWS
Sec. 57 - NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR LOCAL OR SPECIAL LAWS
Sec. 58 - SEAT OF GOVERNMENT
Sec. 59 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES
Sec. 60 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE FOR EMPLOYEES OF COUNTIES AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 61 - (Repealed Nov. 6, 2001.) TEMPORARY TRANSITION PROVISION
Sec. 61-a - MINIMUM SALARIES
Sec. 62 - CONTINUITY OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS; SUSPENSION OF CONSTITUTIONAL PROCEDURAL RULES
Sec. 63 - (Repealed Nov. 6, 2001.) TEMPORARY TRANSITION PROVISION
Sec. 64 - CONSOLIDATION OF GOVERNMENTAL OFFICES AND FUNCTIONS
Sec. 65 - PUBLIC BONDS; INTEREST RATE; CONFLICTING RATES REPEALED; VETERANS' LAND BOARD BONDS
Sec. 66 - LIMITATION ON LIABILITY FOR NONECONOMIC DAMAGES

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