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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Article III, Section 51- | {{DISPLAYTITLE:Article III, Section 51-c of the Texas Constitution (''<small>"Aid or Compensation to Persons Improperly Fined or Imprisoned"</small>'')}}{{Texas Constitution|text=Added November 6, 1956: | ||
''' | '''The Legislature may grant aid and compensation to any person who has heretofore paid a fine or served a sentence in prison, or who may hereafter pay a fine or serve a sentence in prison, under the laws of this State for an offense for which he or she is not guilty, under such regulations and limitations as the Legislature may deem expedient.''' | ||
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In | In 1937, a Section 51-c (which concerned assistance to the blind) was added to Article III. | ||
In | In 1945, that section was repealed and its substance transferred to Article III, Section [[Texas Constitution:Article III, Section 51-a|51-a]]. | ||
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* State v. Clements, 319 S.W.2d 450 (Tex. Civ. App.-Texarkana 1958, writ refd) | |||
|seo_title=Article III, | |seo_title=Article III, Section 51-c of the Texas Constitution ("Aid or Compensation to Persons Improperly Fined or Imprisoned") | ||
|seo_keywords=Article 3 | |seo_keywords=Article 3 Section 51-c, Texas Legislature, ... | ||
|seo_description=The | |seo_description=The legislative power of Texas is vested in a Senate and House of Representatives. | ||
|seo_image=Texas_Constitution_of_1876_Article_3.jpg | |seo_image=Texas_Constitution_of_1876_Article_3.jpg | ||
|seo_image_alt=Article III: Legislative Department | |seo_image_alt=Article III: Legislative Department |