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Tex. Const. art. XVI, § 14

CIVIL OFFICERS; RESIDENCE; LOCATION OF OFFICES

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All civil officers shall reside within the State; and all district or county officers within their districts or counties, and shall keep their offices at such places as may be required by law; and failure to comply with this condition shall vacate the office so held.

History

(Feb. 15, 1876.)

Provenance

Source: tcss.legis.texas.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-24
Edition: 2026-09-24
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