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Tex. Const. art. 1, § 27

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Constitution of Texas
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October 2026

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RIGHT OF ASSEMBLY; PETITION FOR REDRESS OF GRIEVANCES. The citizens shall have the right, in a peaceable manner, to assemble together for their common good; and apply to those invested with the powers of government for redress of grievances or other purposes, by petition, address or remonstrance. (Feb. 15, 1876.)

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