Constitution of the State of Texas 1876 Art. 7, § 10. Establishment of University of Texas; Agricultural and Mechanical Department

The Legislature shall as soon as practicable establish, organize and provide for the maintenance, support and direction of a University of the first class, to be located by a vote of the people of this State, and styled, “The University of Texas”, for the promotion of literature, and the arts and sciences, including an Agricultural, and Mechanical department.