Laws of the Republic of Texas, in two volumes. Volume 01. Page: 18
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of congress, when duly elected, shall continue to discharge the
duties of their respective offices for the time and manner prescribed
by this constitution, until their successors be duly
qualified.
SEC. 6. Until the first enumeration shall be made, as
directed by this constitution, the precinct of Austin shall be
entitled to one representative; the precinct of Brazoria to two
representatives; the precinct of Bexar two representatives; the
precinct of Colorado one representative; Sabine one; Gonzales
one; Goliad one; Harrisburg one; Jasper one; Jeff lrson one;
Liberty one; Matagorda one; Mina two; Nacogdoches two;
Red River three; Victoria one; San Augustine two; Shelby
t.vo; Refugio one; San Patricio one; Washington two; Milam
one; and Jackson one representative.
SEC. . 7. Until the first enumeration shall bo made, as
described by this constitution, the senatorial districts shall be
composed of the following precincts: Bexar shall be entitled to
one senator; San Patricio, Refugio and Goliad one; Brazoria
one; Mina and Gonzales one; Nacogdoches one; Red River
one; Shelby and Sabine one; Washington one; Matagorda,
Jackson and Victoria one; Austin and Colorado one; San Augustine
one; Milam one; Jasper and Jefferson one; and Liberty
and Harrisburg one senator.
SEC. 8. All judges, sheriffs, commissioners, and other civil
officers shall remain in office, and in the discharge of the powers
and duties of their respective offices, until there shall be others
appointed or elected under the constitution.
GENERAL PROVISIONS.
SEC . 1 Laws shall be made to exclude from office, from
the right of suffrage, and from serving on juries, those who shall
hereafter be convicted of bribery, perjury, or Qther high crimes
and misdemeanors.
SEC. 2. Returns of all elections for officers who are to be
commissioned by the president, shall be made to the secretary
of state of this republic.
SEC. 3. The presidents and heads of departments shall
keep their offices at the seat of government, unless removed by
the permission of congress, or unless in cases of emergency in
time of war, the public interest may require their removal.
SEC. 4. The president shall make use of his private seal
until a seal of the republic shall be provided.
SEC. 5. It shall be the duty of congress, as soon as cir
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