Question

What is the function of a state constitution? In what ways are the Texas and the U.S. constitutions similar in principle? What are some of the key differences between the Texas and U.S. constitutions?

Answer 1

State constitutions are more open to amendments often  addressing topics unique to the state. State constitutions are much longer and more detailed than the federal Constitution. They usually tend to focus more on limiting rather than granting power since its general authority has already been established.The Texas Constitution does contain additional constitutional rights, such as the Equal Legal Rights Amendment, not found in the U.S. Constitution.Whereas the U.S. Constitution is brief and vague and thus allows the federal government to broadly interpret the constitution and claim implied powers to meet specific public policy challenges, the Texas Constitution is long, detailed, and contains many statutory provisions