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Constitution of the State of Texas 1876 Art. 16, § 14. Civil officers;  residence;  location offices

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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.

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