Hardcover, laminate boards. This
volume showcases the fruits of the democratic labors of the 1836
Constitutional Convention and the first session of the first congress
of the Republic of Texas. It represents the basic principles and ideals
that would bind together the fiercely independent citizens of this
land into a cohesive, sovereign nation under the rule of law.
In
addition to the 1836 Declaration of Independence and Constitution, the book
includes all laws passed during the first congressional session. The laws contained include those that:
- Allow the sale of land scrip by the president
- Define the duties of heads of state
- Adopt the Republic's official seal
- Organize the militia
- Organize & govern the army, courts martial etc.
- Organize the Supreme Court
- Organize and regulate the navy
- Regulated roads & ferries
- Establish fees assessed by government
- Form the President's cabinet
