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The Texas Constitution of 1876 is the fifth since statehood. Framed by the Constitutional Convention of 1875, it was approved by Texas voters on February 15, 1876.

It originally had 289 sections. Over the years, ~~234~~ sections have been added. However, 66 of the original sections and 52 of the added sections have been repealed.

It originally had 289 sections. Over the years, 244 sections have been added. However, 66 of the original sections and 52 of the added sections have been repealed.

On TLG, the preamble, each article and each section of the state constitution has its own page:

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<div class="mpSubHeading">[[Legal Question:Did Texas eliminate its Small Claims Courts?|Did Texas eliminate its Small Claims Courts?]]</div>

<p>Yes. In 2013, all Small Claims Courts in Texas were abolished. However, so-called “small claims cases” are now resolved in Justice Court. The Texas Supreme Court has adopted special rules to govern such cases. To review them, see [https://www.txcourts.gov/media/~~1456651~~/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure.pdf#page=~~227~~ Rules of Practice in Justice Courts].</p>

<p>Yes. In 2013, all Small Claims Courts in Texas were abolished. However, so-called “small claims cases” are now resolved in Justice Court. The Texas Supreme Court has adopted special rules to govern such cases. To review them, see [https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1457525/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-august-31-2025.pdf#page=238 Rules of Practice in Justice Courts].</p>

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 The Texas Constitution of 1876 is the fifth since statehood. Framed by the Constitutional Convention of 1875, it was approved by Texas voters on February 15, 1876.
-It originally had 289 sections. Over the years, 234 sections have been added. However, 66 of the original sections and 52 of the added sections have been repealed.
+It originally had 289 sections. Over the years, 244 sections have been added. However, 66 of the original sections and 52 of the added sections have been repealed.
 On TLG, the preamble, each article and each section of the state constitution has its own page:
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 <div class="mpSubHeading">[[Legal Question:Did Texas eliminate its Small Claims Courts?|Did Texas eliminate its Small Claims Courts?]]</div>
-<p>Yes. In 2013, all Small Claims Courts in Texas were abolished. However, so-called &ldquo;small claims cases&rdquo; are now resolved in Justice Court. The Texas Supreme Court has adopted special rules to govern such cases. To review them, see [https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1456651/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure.pdf#page=227 Rules of Practice in Justice Courts].</p>
+<p>Yes. In 2013, all Small Claims Courts in Texas were abolished. However, so-called &ldquo;small claims cases&rdquo; are now resolved in Justice Court. The Texas Supreme Court has adopted special rules to govern such cases. To review them, see [https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1457525/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-august-31-2025.pdf#page=238 Rules of Practice in Justice Courts].</p>
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