2025-03-241876Tex. Const. of 1876, Art. I, § 23https://dspace.d106.bravog.com/handle/123456789/2482--Declared every citizen to have the right to bear arms in defense of themselves or the state, but the legislature shall have power to regulate the bearing of arms to prevent crime.enGUARANTEED RIGHTTex. Const. of 1876, Art. I, § 23Book chapter