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Debates in the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1875

Debates in the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1875

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General LawGeneral Political ScienceRegional: Southwest

ISBN10: 1025422058
ISBN13: 9781025422053
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 482
Weight: 1.47
Height: 0.97 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Debates in the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1875 provides a comprehensive record of the pivotal discussions and legislative arguments that shaped the foundational legal document of the State of Texas. Edited by Seth Shepard McKay, this volume captures the primary source materials from the convention that sought to replace the Reconstruction-era constitution of 1869. The text offers an invaluable window into the political, economic, and social landscape of post-Civil War Texas, highlighting the intense debates over local autonomy, fiscal responsibility, and the restructuring of state government.

Readers will find detailed accounts of the delegates' deliberations on topics ranging from education and taxation to the powers of the judiciary and the executive branch. As a primary historical resource, the work serves as an essential tool for legal scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the development of American state constitutions and the specific legal history of the Lone Star State. By preserving the voices of the convention's participants, Debates in the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1875 remains a cornerstone for understanding the enduring principles and historical tensions that continue to influence Texas law and governance today.

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