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In reply to the discussion: Can we fix the Texas constitution? [View all]

TexasProgresive

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4. I think the problem is the nature of the beast.
Sun Oct 6, 2019, 04:28 PM
Oct 2019

It needs to be drowned in the deepest cave in Jacob's Well. My mother said (sure it's true she's my Mom) that in Texas we use amendments were other states have laws or something like that. This constitution was written as a response to the reconstruction constitution after the end of the Civil War.

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Can we fix the Texas constitution? [View all] HelpImSurrounded Oct 2019 OP
Maybe, if the Democrats ever get back in. flying_wahini Oct 2019 #1
There is no real will to write and pass an new constitution in Texas TexasProgresive Oct 2019 #2
Ok step 1 HelpImSurrounded Oct 2019 #3
I think the problem is the nature of the beast. TexasProgresive Oct 2019 #4
I have some experience in this HelpImSurrounded Oct 2019 #5
Be sure to enter the pics in the DU photo competition - a sure winner. TexasProgresive Oct 2019 #6
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