# Tex. Const. art. 7, § 1: Texas Constitution Article 7, Section 1

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SCONST_TX_A7_S1

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Const. art. 7, § 1
- **Heading:** Texas Constitution Article 7, Section 1
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Constitutions
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Article 7 / Section 1

## Text

SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF SYSTEM OF PUBLIC FREE SCHOOLS. A general diffusion of knowledge being essential to the preservation of the liberties and rights of the people, it shall be the duty of the Legislature of the State to establish and make suitable provision for the support and maintenance of an efficient system of public free schools. (Feb. 15, 1876.)

## Nearby sections

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