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Constitutions of Texas 1824-1876

Article VI: Militia

ARTICLE VI.only page or Article VI

MILITIA.

SECTION 1. The Legislature shall provide by law for organizing and disciplining the militia of the State, in such manner as they shall deem expedient, not incompatible with the Constitution and laws of the United States in relation thereto.

SEC. 2. Any person who conscientiously scruples to bear arms shall not be compelled to do so, but shall pay an equivalent for personal service.

SEC. 3. No licensed Minister of the Gospel shall be required to perform military duty, work on roads, or serve on juries in this State.

SEC. 4. The Governor shall have power to call forth the militia to execute the laws of the State, to suppress insurrections and to repel invasion.

(Transcription, errors in original preserved)

Article VI, Sections 1-4; Article VII, Sections 1-4

Article VI, Sections 1-4; Article VII, Sections 1-4