Art 16 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 16 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1 - OFFICIAL OATH
Sec. 2 - EXCLUSIONS FROM OFFICE, JURY SERVICE AND RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE; PROTECTION OF RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE
Sec. 3 - (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 4 - (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 5 - DISQUALIFICATION TO HOLD OFFICE BY GIVING OR OFFERING BRIBE
Sec. 6 - APPROPRIATIONS FOR PRIVATE PURPOSES; STATE PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS FINANCED WITH PRIVATE OR FEDERAL FUNDS FOR REHABILITATION OF BLIND, CRIPPLED, OR PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS
Sec. 7 - (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 8 - (Redesignated as Sec. 14, Art. IX, Nov. 6, 2001.) TEMPORARY TRANSITION PROVISION
Sec. 9 - FORFEITURE OF RESIDENCE BY ABSENCE ON PUBLIC BUSINESS

Sec. 10 - DEDUCTIONS FROM SALARY FOR NEGLECT OF DUTY
Sec. 11 - USURY; RATE OF INTEREST IN ABSENCE OF LEGISLATION
Sec. 12 - MEMBERS OF CONGRESS; OFFICERS OF UNITED STATES OR FOREIGN POWER; INELIGIBILITY TO HOLD OFFICE
Sec. 13 - UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE
Sec. 13A - UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
Sec. 14 - CIVIL OFFICERS; RESIDENCE; LOCATION OF OFFICES
Sec. 15 - SEPARATE AND COMMUNITY PROPERTY
Sec. 16 - CORPORATIONS WITH BANKING AND DISCOUNTING PRIVILEGES
Sec. 17 - OFFICERS TO SERVE UNTIL SUCCESSORS QUALIFIED
Sec. 18 - (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.) TEMPORARY TRANSITION PROVISIONS
Sec. 19 - (Repealed Nov. 6, 2001.) TEMPORARY TRANSITION PROVISION
Sec. 20 - MIXED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; INTOXICATING LIQUORS; WINES; REGULATION; LOCAL OPTION
Sec. 21 - PUBLIC PRINTING AND BINDING; REPAIRS AND FURNISHINGS; CONTRACTS
Sec. 22 - (Repealed Nov. 6, 2001.) TEMPORARY TRANSITION PROVISION
Sec. 23 - REGULATION OF LIVE STOCK; PROTECTION OF STOCK RAISERS; INSPECTIONS; BRANDS
Sec. 24 - ROADS AND BRIDGES
Sec. 25 - DRAWBACKS AND REBATEMENT TO CARRIERS, SHIPPERS, MERCHANTS, ETC.
Sec. 26 - HOMICIDE; LIABILITY IN DAMAGES
Sec. 27 - VACANCIES FILLED FOR UNEXPIRED TERM
Sec. 28 - GARNISHMENT OF WAGES
Sec. 29 - (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 30 - DURATION OF OFFICES; RAILROAD COMMISSION
Sec. 30a - MEMBERS OF BOARDS; TERMS OF OFFICE
Sec. 30b - CIVIL SERVICE OFFICES; DURATION
Sec. 31 - PRACTITIONERS OF MEDICINE
Sec. 32 - (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 33 - SALARY OR COMPENSATION PAYMENTS TO PERSONS HOLDING MORE THAN ONE OFFICE
Sec. 34 - (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 35 - (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 36 - (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 37 - LIENS OF MECHANICS, ARTISANS, AND MATERIAL MEN
Sec. 38 - (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 39 - APPROPRIATIONS FOR HISTORICAL MEMORIALS
Sec. 40 - HOLDING MORE THAN ONE OFFICE; EXCEPTIONS; RIGHT TO VOTE
Sec. 41 - BRIBERY AND ACCEPTANCE OF BRIBES
Sec. 42 - (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 43 - (Repealed Nov. 6, 2001.) TEMPORARY TRANSITION PROVISION
Sec. 44 - COUNTY TREASURER AND COUNTY SURVEYOR
Sec. 45 - (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 46 - (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 47 - (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.) TEMPORARY TRANSITION PROVISIONS
Sec. 48 - EXISTING LAWS TO CONTINUE IN FORCE
Sec. 49 - PROTECTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM FORCED SALE
Sec. 50 - HOMESTEAD; PROTECTION FROM FORCED SALE; MORTGAGES, TRUST DEEDS, AND LIENS
Sec. 51 - AMOUNT OF HOMESTEAD; USES
Sec. 52 - DESCENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF HOMESTEAD; RESTRICTIONS ON PARTITION
Sec. 53 - (Repealed Nov. 2, 1999.) TEMPORARY TRANSITION PROVISIONS
Sec. 54 - (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 55 - (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 56 - (Repealed Nov. 6, 2001.) TEMPORARY TRANSITION PROVISION
Sec. 57 - (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 58 - (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 59 - CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; CONSERVATION AND RECLAMATION DISTRICTS
Sec. 60 - (Repealed Aug. 5, 1969.)
Sec. 61 - COMPENSATION OF DISTRICT, COUNTY, AND PRECINCT OFFICERS; SALARY OR FEE BASIS; DISPOSITION OF FEES
Sec. 62 - (Repealed April 22, 1975.)
Sec. 63 - (Repealed April 22, 1975.)
Sec. 64 - TERMS OF OFFICE, CERTAIN OFFICES
Sec. 65 - TERMS OF OFFICE; AUTOMATIC RESIGNATION
Sec. 65A - (Repealed Nov. 6, 2001.) TEMPORARY TRANSITION PROVISION
Sec. 66 - PROTECTED BENEFITS UNDER CERTAIN PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
Sec. 67 - STATE AND LOCAL RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
Sec. 68 - ASSOCIATIONS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS; ASSESSMENTS ON PRODUCT SALES TO FINANCE PROGRAMS OF MARKETING, PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION
Sec. 69 - PRIOR APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE OR EMERGENCY TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS
Sec. 70 - TEXAS GROWTH FUND
Sec. 71 - TEXAS PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR FUNDS; BONDS
Sec. 72 - TEMPORARY REPLACEMENT OF PUBLIC OFFICER ON MILITARY ACTIVE DUTY

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