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This section partially overlaps with Article VII, Section [[Texas Constitution:Article VII, Section 5|5]], which prohibits use of the permanent or available school fund to support sectarian schools. | This section partially overlaps with Article VII, Section [[Texas Constitution:Article VII, Section 5|5]], which prohibits use of the permanent or available school fund to support sectarian schools. | ||
The Texas Supreme Court has never addressed this section, which prohibits | The Texas Supreme Court has never addressed this section, which prohibits using state money or property "for the benefit of" a religious group. | ||
Note that its unique text, which first appeared in a Texas constitution in 1876, is textually similar to Section [https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/historical/miconstitution1835.htm 5] of the 1835 Michigan Constitution. | Note that its unique text, which first appeared in a Texas constitution in 1876, is textually similar to Section [https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/historical/miconstitution1835.htm 5] of the 1835 Michigan Constitution. | ||