Congress of the Republic of Texas
National bicameral legislature of the Republic of Texas of Texas (1836–1848) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Congress of the Republic of Texas was the national legislature of the Republic of Texas established by the Constitution of the Republic of Texas in 1836. It was a bicameral legislature based on the model of the United States Congress. It was transformed into the Texas Legislature upon annexation of Texas by the United States in 1846. A vestige of it remains in the name of Austin's main north–south street leading from the State Capitol, Congress Avenue, when it was founded as the intended national capital.
- For the current Texas legislative body, see Texas Legislature.
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Republic of Texas Congress | |
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Houses | Senate House of Representatives |
Seats | 44 |
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Columbia (1836) Houston (1837–1839) Austin (1839–1842) |
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