Article IV, Section 15 of the Texas Constitution–discussion page

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• Terrell v. King, 14 S.W.2d 786, 791 (Tex. 1929) (emphasis in original) ("By Lt is no longer an open question in TexasLt is no longer an open question in Texas

that a joint resolution of both bouses, approved by the Governor, reflects the command and will of the state in one of the modes prescribed by the Constitution, and is as binding as a statute. Since the Tax Survey Committee was to function only temporarily, a resolution of both houses, approved by the Governor, was the most appropriate method by which to create the committee and define its duties and finance its operations. Section 15, article 4, Constitution; 2 Bouv. Law Dict. (3d Revision) 170-1; State v. Delesdenier, 7 Tex. Scarborough & Wilson, of Abilene, and B. 96; Franklin v. Kesler, 25 Tex. 142; Weekes L. Russell, of Baird, for plaintiff in error. v. Galveston (Tex. Civ. App.) 51 S. W. 517, L/eachman & Gardere, of Dallas, for de- wherein writ of error was denied; Conley v. fendant in error. Texas Division of U. D. of

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• Commercial Standard Fire & Marine Co. v. Comm’r of Ins., 429 S.W.2d 930,

google case (Tex.Civ.App.–Austin 1968, no writ) ("The Constitution draws a clear distinction between 'laws' and 'Resolutions.' Art. III, Sec. 30 provides that no law shall be passed except by bill. The Constitution places bills and resolutions in separate and distinct categories. Art. III, Sec. 34; State v. Delesdenier, 7 Tex. 76. Article 4, Sec. 15 of the Constitution indicates that a resolution takes effect when the Governor signs it.")