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Article I, § 23 — RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS

Texas Const. art. I, § 23

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Full Text

Every citizen shall have the right to keep and bear arms in the lawful defence* of himself or the State; but the Legislature shall have power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms, with a view to prevent crime.

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History

Feb. 15, 1876.

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