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| Preferatory note |
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List of abbreviations
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| Chronology |
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| Preface |
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Justification for Convention
Statement of Governor Houston
Proposal to elect delegates
Recommendations of delegates
Resolution to convene Convention
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| January 28, 1861 |
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Formation of committee to certify delegates
Resolution to elect officers of the Convention
Election of Convention officers
Election of Convention secretary
Resolution to adopt rules
Election of remaining offices
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| January 29, 1861 |
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List of certified Convention delegates
Matters concerning district representation
Matters concerning appointment of committees
Resolution to appoint standing committees
Appointment of standing committees
Resolution on oaths of office
Resolution for Texas secession policy
Resolutions regarding servants and chaplaincy
Matters concerning Texas flag
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| January 30, 1861 |
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Additional delegates
Additional votes and secession policy
Further appointment of standing committees
Resolution concerning South Carolina envoy
Resolution concering Revolutionary War veterans
Matters concerning Alabama secession
Secession of Alabama
Alabama call convention of slave holding states (hereinafter - Montgomery Convention)
Letters concerning Tennessee Secession
Letter Govenor Houston
Secession of Tennessee
Resolution to send delegates to Montgomery Convention
Resolution to promote provisional government
Resolution to promote Southern Confederacy
Additional resolutions Confederacy
Resolution to ratify ordinanve of secession when passed
Resolutions regarding nature of Confederacy
Reprot of committee to serve executive
Resolutions and appointments of committees
Resolutions regarding use of building
Matters concerning envoy from South Carolina
Majority report committee on foreign relations
Matters concerning Indian nations
Reports committee to serve executive
Matters concerning Montgomery Convention
Matters concerning Ordinance of Texas secession
Second reading ordinance of texas secession
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| January 31, 1861 |
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Report committee on chaplains
Resolution concerning appropriations
Resolution concerning Texas industry
Formation of committee of commerce, revenue, and navigation
Matters concerning flag
Consideration of various resolutions
Resolution to adopt Monroe Doctrine
Consideration of further amendments to ordinance of Texas secession
Report of committee to serve executive
Letter from Gov. Houston regarding Federal relations
Resolution to amend ordinance of Texas secession
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| February 1, 1861 |
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Appointment of various committees
Arrival of Gov. Houston, 3rd reading, ordinance of Texas secession passed
Presentation of flag
Resolution to distribute copies of ordinance of secession
Resolution concerning ratification
Address of envoy from South Carolina
Resolutions regarding purchase of arms from Louisiana
Resolutions regarding state and federal officers
Consideration of various resolutions
Resolution concerning appropriations
Resolution concerning military commission
Resolution concerning additional delegates
Signing of the ordinance of Texas secession
Resolution to repeal Art. 7, section 33 of 1845 constitution
Resolution to distribute copies of the ordinance of secession
Report of committee on federal relations
Ordinance for ratification of secession by people of Texas - Adopted
Signatures of delegates
Matters concerning publication of secession ordinance
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| February 2, 1861 |
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Resolution to take possession of federal property
Resolution to recognize secession of South Carolina and Alabama
Declaration of causes for secession
Consideration of various resolutions
Consideration of various resolutions concerning expenditure
Matters regarding delegates to Montgomery Convention
Resolution to establish state military
Consideration of various resolutions
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| February 4, 1861 |
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Matters concerning secession of Georgia
Resolution to define quorum as majority
Matters concerning committee on public safety
Introduction and address of envoy from Georgia
Resolution concerning delegates to Montgomery Convention
Nominations for delegates to Montgomery Convention
Election of delegates to Montgomery Convention
Commission of elected delegates to Montgomery Convention
Concerning Salado mounted troops
Resolutions concerning communication with various states and territories, and Indian nations
Resolutions authorizing expenditures for public safety
Resolution regarding border slave states
Consideration of various resolutions
Appointment of president pro tem
Consideration of form of confederacy and other matters
Resolution to muster troops
Statement of John Henry Brown
Statement of Convention president
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| March 2, 1861 |
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Matters regarding new delegates
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| March 4, 1861 |
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Ordinance of Texas secession ratified by popular vote
Table of election returns for and against secession
Additional votes to be tallied until March 15, 1861
Consideration of various resolutions
Matters concerning declaration of state sovereignty
Resolution to remove United States troops
Matters concerning Confederacy
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| March 5, 1861 |
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Communication from secretary of war of the Confederate States
Resolution to make provision for sympathetic United States military
Consideration of ordinance to join Confederacy
Report of the committee on credentials
Matters concerning ratified secession and change in state government
Resolutions concerning acquisition and distribution of arms
Jefferson Davis hailed as president of the Confederacy
Matters concerning committees
Ordinance uniting Texas with Confederate States of America
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| March 6, 1861 |
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Consideration of various matters
Report of committee on public safety
Matters regarding the flag
Various matters referred to committee
Resolution on Constitutional Convention expenses
State judiciary to examine Confederate constitution
Consideration of frontiers and border states
Matters regarding new constitution and other matters
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| March 7, 1861 |
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First reading ordinance regarding treason
Consideration of various matters
1st and 2nd reading ordinance on slavery
1st and 2nd reading ordinance on citizenship
1st and 2nd reading ordinance on federal soldiers and officers serving Texas
Consideration of various matters
Secret session
Report of committee to wait on the governor
Letter from Governor Houston regarding secession and drafting constitutional change
Concerning dissent with Governor's argument
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| March 8, 1861 |
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Consideration of various matters
1st and 2nd reading, ordinance to protect frontier
1st reading, ordinance to amend constitution
Constitution Article VII, sec. 1
Ordinance adopted concerning customs
Report from delegate to Confederate Convention
Consideration of various ordinances
Resolution on powers of Texas Convention adopted unanimously
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| March 9, 1861 |
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Louisiana secession and common interest in African slavery
Various officer's services tendered to Texas
Committee changes
1st reading ordinance to publish ordinances of convention
Ordinance to purchase arms
Ordinance requiring report on military preparedness
Ordinance to publish ordinances adopted
Report of Capt. James Oakes and ordinance to protect frontier adopted
Regarding sale of university land to liquidate state debt
Constitution Article X, sec. 3
Article X
Formation of further committees
Resolutions concerning Maj. Gen. Twiggs and distribution of arms
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| March 11, 1861 |
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Committee changes and services tendered
Resolution regarding seizure of United States public funds
Consideration of resolution on changes to the constitution
Consideration of various matters
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| March 12, 1861 |
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Committee changes and services tendered
1st reading ordinance to commission former officers of the United States military
1st reading ordinances preventing suits of state, district, and justice courts
1st reading ordinance on citizenship
Consideration of coastal defense
Concerning ratifying the Confederate constitution
Sabine pass
Concerning postal service
Ordinances adopted concerning monies for war and military preparation
2nd reading to amend Article 7, sec. 1 of constitution
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| March 13, 1861 |
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Committee on engrossment presents 9 ordinances
1st and 2nd reading, ordinance on oath of office
Further consideration of ordinance to amend Article 7, sec. 1 of constitution
Article 7, sec. 1
Consideration
Constitution, Article 3, sec. 7 and Article 6, sec. 3
Article 3, sec. 7
Article 6
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| March 14, 1861 |
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Letter from Adjt. General Norton
Ordinance on postal affairs adopted
Ordinance making Sabine Pass a port of entry adopted
Majority report, committee on finance (4 ordinances in pari materia)
Constitution Article 10, sec. 2
Article 10
Constitution Article 10, sec. 2
Article 10
Draft ordinance to raise monies for Convention and public affairs
Constitution Article 7, sec. 33
Article 7, sec. 33
Draft ordinance to repeal in part Constitution Article 10, sec. 2
Article 10
Draft ordinance for appropriation of funds for Convention
1st readings of 3 draft ordinances
Minority report, committee on finance, defense of school fund
Ordinance to amend Constitution Article 7, sec. 1
Article 7, sec. 1
Ordinance to continue state government adopted
Consideration of ordinance for military defense
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| March 15, 1861 |
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Consideration of recommended military commissions
Report committee on foreign relations
Draft ordinance on fugitives and extradition
Draft ordinance to amend Article 3, secs. 1 and 2 of Constitution
Article 3, sec. 1
Article 3, sec. 2
1st and 2nd readings, ordinance on foreign coin
1st and 2nd reading, ordinance to amend Article 7, sec. 37 of Constitution
Consideration of resolution to call constitutional convention
Matters of commerce and navigation
Concerning United States district courts
Resolution concerning Jefferson Davis
Updated vote tally, ordinance for secession
Administration of oath of office to state officers
Further consideration, ordinance for military defense
Muster rolls, various companies
Communication of Governor's disavowal of Convention's legitimacy
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| March 16, 1861 |
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Consideration of resolution to authorize military action on frontier
Matters concerning Texas schooner Henry Dodge
Further consideration ordinance for military defense
Further administration of oaths, governor and secretary of state absent
Resolution to remove governor and secretary of state for refusing oath
Ordinance of refusal of oaths of office adopted
Sections 1-8 of ordinance for military defense adopted
Section 10-16 of ordinance for military defense adopted
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| March 18, 1861 |
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Communication on evacuation of US troops from Rio Grande
Concerning new constitution and new delegates
Communications regarding Comanche attacks on frontier
Resolution on federal confederate judiciary
Ordinance to amend Article 7, sec. 34 of constitution
Constitution, Article 7, sec. 34
Resolution to use house of representatives hall for convention
Consideration of constitutional change and Convention adjournment
Constitution, Article 3, sec. 27
Amendment to sec. 15 of ordinance for military defense adopted
Convention granted use of house of representatives hall
Further amendments of secs. 15 and 11, ordinance for military defense
Publication: Office of governor and secretary of state declared vacant
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| March 19, 1861 |
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Matters concerning delegates and military commissions
Report of committee on citizenship and other matters
Constitution, Article 3, secs. 1 and 2
Article 3, sec. 1
Article 3, sec. 2
Report of committee on finance
Ordinance to amend Article 7, sec. 7 of constitution adopted
Article 7, sec. 7
Consideration of various matters
Constitution, Article 1
Article 1
Election of field officers
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| March 20, 1861 |
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Communication from Louisiana regarding arms
Constitution of the Confederate States received
Constitution of the state of Texas with proposed amendments
Constitution, Article 7, sec. 37
Article 7, sec. 37
Constitution, Article 3, sec. 25
Article 3, sec. 25
Committee reports
Ordinance on C.S.A. jurisdiction over forts, navy yards, etc.
Ordinance to supply regiments adopted
Resolution to ratify Confederate constitution
Further consideration ordinance on cost of convention and public affairs
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| March 21, 1861 |
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Ordinance to pay convention expenses adopted
Ordinance on monies for public safety adopted
Resolution on ports of entry
Report of committee on credentials
Ordinance on treaty with Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Creek Nations
Resolution to inform "Governor Clark"
Resolution to limit new business
Consideration of ordinance on citizenship and suffrage
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| March 22, 1861 |
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Concerning Convention secretary and sergeant at arms
Concerning ordinance on citizenship
Ordinances enrolled to date
Concerning revenue for debt
Report committee on constitution
Report committee on public safety
Appendix II, report 5
Resolution regarding fugitives and extradition
3rd reading ordinance to amend constitution to political situation
Secretary to record and index journal of Convention
Further consideration of constitutional amendments
Constitution Article 3, sec. 11
Article 3, sec. 11
Constitution Article 10, sec. 2
Article 10
Consideration of amendments regarding monies owed to the state
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| March 23, 1861 |
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Ordinance ratifying constitution of Confederate States
Consideration of ordinance to transfer property of US government to Confederacy
Further consideration ordinance on monies owed to state
Constitution Article 7, sec. 8
Article 7, sec. 8
Amendment concerning debt on university lands
Ordinance on jurisdiction of courts adopted
Resolutions on funding printing of convention journals adopted
Communication on Confederate postal service
Resolution to publish Confederate constitution and Convention activities
(Appendix I, pp. 252-261 Address to the people of Texas)
Appendix I, pp. 252-261
Amendments to ordinance on courts adopted
Ordinance on commissioners to Indian Nations adopted
Consideration of various matters
Further consideration of amendment to Article 7 of constitution
Article 7
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| March 25, 1861 |
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Resolution on lone star flag and other matters adopted
1st reading ordinance to pay judges
Ordinance to specify Convention ordinances subject to legislature adopted
Report of engrossed bills to date
Ordinance on records and papers of US courts in Texas
On lone star flag
Report of ordinances enrolled to date
Convention adjourns "sine die" March 26, 1861
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| Appendix I |
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See p. 242, Journal of the Secession Convention, resolution of Mr. Lea, March 23, 1861
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| Appendix II, report 1 |
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| Appendix II, report 2 |
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| Appendix II, report 3 |
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| Appendix II, report 4 |
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| Appendix II, report 5 |
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| Appendix II, report 6 |
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| Appendix II, report 7 |
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| Appendix II, report 8 |
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| Appendix II, report 9 |
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| Members of the committee on public safety |
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| Appendix III |
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| Appendix IV |
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Preface
First district - Counties: Jefferson, Chambers, Liberty, and Orange
Second district - Counties: Liberty and Polk
Third district - Counties: Tyler and Hardin
Fourth district - : Jasper and Newton
Fifth district - Counties: San Augustine and Sabine
Sixth district - County: Shelby
Seventh district - County: Nacogdoches
Eighth district - Counties: Nacogdoches and Angelina
Ninth district - County: Houston
Tenth district - County: Anderson
Twelfth district - County: Cherokee
Thirteenth district - County: Rusk
Fourteenth district - County: Panola
Fifteenth district - County: Harrison
Sixteenth district - Counties: Harrison and Panola
Seventeenth district - County: Smith
Eighteenth district - County: Cass
Nineteenth district - County: Titus
Twentieth district - Counties: Cass, Titus and Bowie
Twenty-first district - County: Upshur
Twenty-second district - County: Red River
Twenty-third district: County: Lamar
Twenty-fourth district - County: Hopkins
Twenty-fifth district - Counties: Lamar and Hopkins
Twenty-third district
Twenty-fourth district
Twenty-sixth district - County: Wood
Twenty-seventh district - Counties: Van Zandt, Kaufman and Henderson
Twenty-eighth district - County: Hunt
Twenty-ninth district - County: Fannin
Thirtieth district - Counties: Fannin and Hunt
Thirty-first district - County: Grayson
Thirty-second district - County: Collin
Thirty-third district - Counties: Collin and Grayson
Thirty-fourth district - County: Galveston
Thirty-fifth district - Counties: Galveston and Brazoria
Thirty-sixth district - County: Harris
Thirty-seventh district - Counties: Montgomery, Grimes and Brazos
Thirty-eighth district - County: Walker
Thirty-ninth district - Counties: Leon and Madison
Fortieth district - Counties: Freestone, Limestone and Falls
Forty-first district - Counties: Navarro and Hill
Forty-second district - Counties: Ellis, Johnson and Parker
Forty-third district - County: Tarrant
Forty-fourth district - County: Dallas
Forty-fifth district - County: Denton
Forty-sixth district - Counties: Cook, Montague, Wise, Jack, Young, Clay, Wichita, Archer, Wilbarger, Baylor, Throckmorton, Hardeman, Knox and Haskell
Forty-seventh district - Counties: Matagorda, Wharton and Fort Bend
Forty-eighth district - County: Austin
Forty-ninth district - County: Colorado
Fiftieth district - County: Fayette
Fifty-first district - County: Washington
Fifty-second district - Counties: Washington and Fayette
Fifty-third district - Counties: Burleson and Robertson
Fifty-fourth district - County: Bastrop
Fifty-fifth district - County: Travis
Fifty-sixth district - Counties: Travis and Williamson
Fifty-seventh district - Counties: Williamson and Milam
Fifty-eighth district - Counties: Caldwell, Hays and Blanco
Fifty-ninth district - Counties: Bell and Lampasas
Sixtieth district - Counties: McLennan and Bosque
Sixty-first district - Counties: Coryell, Hamilton, Comanche, Erath, Brown, Palo Pinto, Buchanan, Eastland, Shackelford, Callahan, Coleman, Jones, Taylor and Runnels
Sixty-second district - Counties: Calhoun, Victoria, Jackson and De Witt
Sixty-third district - County: Lavaca
Sixty-fourth district - County: Gonzales
Sixty-fifth district - County: Guadalupe
Sixty-sixth district - County: Comal
Sixty-seventh district - Counties: Gillespie, Kerr, Bandera, Mason, Menard, Kimble and Edwards
Sixty-eighth district - Counties: Burnet, Llano, Son Saba, McCulloch and Concho
Sixty-ninth district - Counties: Goliad, Refugio and San Patricio
Seventieth district - Counties: Karnes, Bee, Live Oak, Atascosa, McMullen, Frio, La Salle, Zavala and Dimmit
Seventy-first district - County: Bexar
Seventy-second district - Counties: Bexar, Madina, Uvalde, Dawson, Kinney and Maverick
Seventy-third district - County: Cameron
Seventy-fourth district - Counties: Cameron and Hidalgo
Seventy-fifth district - Counties: Starr and Zapata
Seventy-sixth district - Counties: Webb, Duval and Encinal
Seventy-seventh district - Counties: El Paso and Presidio
Seventy-eighth district - County: Wilson
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