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| '''Humbly invoking the blessings of Almighty God, the people of the State of Texas do ordain and establish this Constitution.''' | | '''Humbly invoking the blessings of Almighty God, the people of the State of Texas do ordain and establish this Constitution.''' |
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| This introductory provision has no independent legal effect.
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| However, the reference to "Almighty God" may inform the proper interpretation of Article I, Section [[Texas Constitution:Article I, Section 6|6]].
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| That section and Sections [[Texas Constitution:Article I, Section 4|4]], [[Texas Constitution:Article I, Section 5|5]], [[Texas Constitution:Article I, Section 6-a|6-a]], and [[Texas Constitution:Article I, Section 7|7]] of the same article concern religion.
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