THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE 1. BILL OF RIGHTS

Sec. 27.  RIGHT OF ASSEMBLY; PETITION FOR REDRESS OF GRIEVANCES.  The citizens shall have the right, in a peaceable manner, to assemble together for their common good; and apply to those invested with the powers of government for redress of grievances or other purposes, by petition, address or remonstrance.
(Feb. 15, 1876.)