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Statehood For Texas. Chapter 12.1. Constitutional Convention of 1845. Delegates met in Austin on July 4, 1845 to create a State Constitution. They were influenced by the constitutions of other states, especially Louisiana. Jose Antonio Navarro.
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Statehood For Texas Chapter 12.1
Constitutional Convention of 1845 • Delegates met in Austin on July 4, 1845 to create a State Constitution. • They were influenced by the constitutions of other states, especially Louisiana.
Jose Antonio Navarro • Jose Antonio Navarro was the only Texas-born delegate who helped write Texas’ State Constitution. • In 1846, Navarro county was named for him.
Slaves & Women • Texas’ State Constitution allowed settlers from other states to keep bringing slaves to Texas. • It also protected the right of women to own land.
State Government • The Constitution of 1845 outlined 3 branches of government: • Executive branch • Legislative branch • Judicial branch
Executive Branch • The part of government that carries out the laws. • The executive offices of Governor & Lieutenant Governor replaced the Republic’s president & vice-president.
Legislative Branch • The part of government that makes the laws. • The Constitution created a House of Representatives & a Senate. • House members would serve 2-year terms & Senators 4-year terms.
Judicial Branch • The part of government that interprets the laws & applies them in court. • The Texas Supreme Court became the highest court in the state. • Judges are elected by Texas citizens.
Election of 1845 • An election was held on December 15, 1845 to decide on the first state officeholders. • James P. Henderson became Texas’ 1st Governor.
1st U.S. Senators • Sam Houston & Thomas J. Rusk were selected by Texas’ legislature as the states’ first 2 U.S. Senators. • Houston served in the Senate until 1859.