Texas § CN.26 - PERPETUITIES AND MONOPOLIES
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § CN.26 — PERPETUITIES AND MONOPOLIES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CN.26. PERPETUITIES AND MONOPOLIES
PERPETUITIES AND MONOPOLIES; PRIMOGENITURE OR ENTAILMENTS. Perpetuities and monopolies are contrary to the genius of a free government, and shall never be allowed, nor shall the law of primogeniture or entailments ever be in force in this State. (Feb. 15, 1876.)
Source: official Texas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § CN.26
What does The Texas Constitution § CN.26 cover?
Section CN.26 ("PERPETUITIES AND MONOPOLIES") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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