In order to rejoin the United States, the 1866 constitution declared the Ordinance of Secession null and void, agreed to the abolition of slavery, provided for some civil rights for freedmen, and repudiated all war debt.

The Constitution, as Amended, and Ordinances of the Convention of 1866, Together with the Proclamation of Governor Declaring the Ratification of the Amendments to the Constitution, and the General Laws of the Regular Session of the Eleventh Legislature of the State of Texas. Austin: Printed at the Gazette office, by Jo. Walker, state printer. 1866. Winkler-Friend 1534 (does not contain general laws). Download PDF

• Preamble - Article I: Bill of Rights
• Article II: Division of the Powers of Government
• Article III: Legislative Department
• Article IV: Judicial Department
• Article V: Executive Department
• Article VI: Militia
• Article VII: General Provisions
• Article VIII: Freedmen
• Article IX: Impeachment
• Article X: Education
• Article XI: (Head-Rights)
• Article XII: Land Office
• Proclamation
• Index to Constitution