The Laws of Texas, 1822-1897 Volume 2 Page: 399
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Laws of the Republic of Texas.
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ous to the election, Provided that a residence of one month, with
the other qualifications, will be sufficient at the first election after
the passage of this act.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted, That the officers elected under
this act shall, before they enter upon the duties of their said offices,
respectively take and subscribe the following oath:-"I do solemnly
swear (or affirm) that I will support the constitution and laws of the
Pepublic, and that I will discharge the duties of my office to the
best of my knowledge and ability, so help me God;" which oath
shall be taken by the maiyor before the chief justice, or any justice
of the peace of the county, and by the other officers respectively
before the mayor.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted. That the mayor and aldermen of
the town of Texana shall have full power and authority to pass such
by-laws or ordinances as they may deem necessary to maintain the
cleanliness and salubrity of said town, to keep the streets in order;
to establish a town patrol for the inspection of the conduct of
slaves; to regulate taverns, grog-shops and other public houses; to
levy taxes on the persons and property within the limits of said
corporation; to, establish schools; to regulate the compensation of
the officers of said corporation; to appoint such, (their) subordinate
officers. not herein provided, as they may deem necessary; to fill
vacancies occasioned by the death, resignation or removal of aldermen,
or other officers: to cause the Treasurer to report the condition
of the Treasury at such periods as they may deem necessary; to fix
the time of the regular meeting of the board; to fine members of
the board for non-attendance at the regular meetings; to remove the
treasurer, secretary, constable, or other subordinate officers for malfeasance
or misfeasance in office, to levy fines and penalties for the
infraction of the by-laws: bhut no fines shall exceed fifty dollars: the
board shall be judge of the qualifications and elections of its own
members and other officers of the corporation, and may pass such
by-laws, and ordinances for the regulation of the police and government
of said town, not inconsistent with the constitution and laws
of the Republic. as they may deem proper.
Sec. 6. Be it further enacted. That a quorum to do business,
shall consist of the mayor, and at least four aldermen; their deliberations
shall be public, unless two thirds of the members present.
deem it necessary to deliberate with closed doors, and they shall
have regular periods for meeting, Provided the mayor shall call a
meeting at any time, upon the request of the aldermen, by giving
two days notice.(399)
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Gammel, Hans Peter Mareus Neilsen. The Laws of Texas, 1822-1897 Volume 2, book, 1898; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth6726/m1/403/: accessed May 5, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .