Article I, Section 22 of the Texas Constitution ("Treason Against State")

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Adopted February 15, 1876:

Treason against the State shall consist only in levying war against it, or adhering to its enemies, giving them aid and comfort; and no person shall be convicted of treason except on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.

Editor Comments

This section tracks Article III, Section 3 of the federal constitution, which reads in part: "Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court."

Attorney Steve Smith

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