Republic of texas voters ratify their State constitution of 1876, article I section 23 of which says,
Every citizen shall have the right to keep and bear arms in the lawful defense of himself or the [s]tate; but the Legislature shall have power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms, with a view to prevent crime.”
[restored 5/8/2022]
Subsequent Events:
Authority:
texas constitution of 1869, article XII, section 50
tarlton.law.utexas.edu/c.php?g=812156&p=5795238
References:
texas constitution of 1876, article I, section 23
tarlton.law.utexas.edu/c.php?g=813324&p=5803233
The Green Papers: State and Local Government: Constitutions of the Several states
www.thegreenpapers.com/slg/constitution.phtml
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