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Laws of the State of Texas.
thence south, twenty-two miles; thence west, twenty-five miles, to
the eastern boundary of Denton county; thence north, one and a
half miles, to the north-east corner of Dention county; thence west,
six and a half miles; thence north, to Red River; thence down the
same, with its meanders, to the beginning.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That this act take effect from
and after its passage.
Approved, January 12, 184S.
CHAPTER 12.
An Act establishing more permanently the seat of justice of Collin
County.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State ,.f
Texas, That James MI. McReynolds, James B. Wilmoth, Denton Darby,
John Fitzhugh, and William MceKinney be, and they are hereby
appointed Commissioners to locate the seat of justice in Collin
County; who, after being duly sworn, shall proceed to find the
centre of said county, and select two places, within three miles of
the centre of said county, having due regard to donations that
may be offered by individuals for a town site, for the use of said
county: The Commissioners shall then proceed to hold an election,
giving at least ten days notice thereof; and the place having
the greatest number of votes shall be the seat of justice for said
county; and the Commissioners shall proceed to lay off and sell the
lots therein at public auction, on a credit of twelve months. under
the direction of the county court.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That the proceeds arising from
the sale of lots in said town, or from other donations, shall be applied,
under the direction of the county court, for the erection
of public buildings in said town.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That this act shall be in force
and take effect from its passage: and that all laws conflicting(10)
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Gammel, Hans Peter Mareus Neilsen. The Laws of Texas, 1822-1897 Volume 3, book, 1898; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth6728/m1/14/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .