We the People of the Republic of Texas by the grace and beneficence of God do ordain and reestablish its lawful position among the sovereign nations of the earth in accordance with Common Law under the laws of nations, and by these acts, reestablish the Government of the Republic of Texas by this its provisional mode. This act formally dissolves the military rule which has existed over its soil since 1865.
Prayer
It is with solemn resolve and respect that the People of the Republic of Texas will vow in their commitment towards their American kindred relations and to all the people of the various states within the Union of the united States of America to act with whatever aid is possible in salvaging their lands and sovereignty. With all prayer, the People of the Republic of Texas shall, where possible, help in fostering world peace and friendship with respect to all cultures and religions as private and sacred to all human beings. It is to that end that we and our posterity are now committed.
Article 1
Lawful Re-Establishment
In accordance with the rights of the sovereign people of Texas in 1835, by the acts of the Citizens of the Republic of Texas in 1836, by the vote of an overwhelming majority of the people of Texas in 1861, reaffirming the sovereignty of the Republic of Texas; and, finally by again reasserting our sovereignty on December 13, 1995, here and now, we do hereby reestablish the Provisional Government of the Republic of Texas.
The Provisional Government herein established shall continue to function under the authority of the Citizens of the Republic until a proper Constitutional Convention is convened and a fully operational government is in place.
Article 2
Foundational Documents
The people, through the Provisional Government of the Republic of Texas and its agents and agencies, hereby adopt, as a foundation basis only, the Plans and powers of the Provisional Government of Texas of November 13, 1835; the Declaration of Independence of March 2, 1836; the Constitution of the Republic of Texas dated March 17, 1836; the Constitution of the State of Texas dated December 29, 1845, as amended January 16, 1850 as amended August 29, 1994, January 27, 1995, and June 9, 1995.
The Plans and Powers as revised on December 14, 2002 is the current controlling document for the Provisional Government.
Article 3
Boundaries of the Nation
The boundaries of the Republic of Texas as outlined and recorded by the
Republic of Texas Revolution. The Adams-Onis Treaty being the basis for
the Eastern Boundary…"From the mouth of the Sabine River upstream to the
32 degree parallel; thence due north to the Red River upstream to the 100th
medium; thence due north to the Arkansas River, following that river upstream
to its source; thence due north to the 42 degree parallel." The western
boundary defined as…From the mouth of the Rio Grande upstream to the source;
thence due north to the 42 degree parallel."
Under the above treaties, the coastal waters between the mouth of the
Sabine River extending to the mouth of the Rio Grande River are extended
out 12 nautical miles.
Article 4
Creation of Government
There is hereby created a Provisional Transitional Government for the Republic of Texas known as a General Council consisting of a President, Vice President and other elected officers as listed in Article 6, and it shall act as one body. All Council members shall be elected originally by the People of the Republic of Texas.
The General Council for the Republic of Texas Provisional Government will
have the power to temporarily suspend official actions of any officer, who
by a 2/3 consensus of the entire General Council, has been found to be
retarding the progress of the cause of the Republic of Texas.
At the time of the suspension of said officer’s official actions, the people
will be informed by the General Council of said suspension. This information
will be delivered to the Delegate Coordinator. After full investigation
conducted by the people, the matter will be settled in whatever manner the
people choose at the next convention of delegates. If the people deem
it necessary to announce a vacancy in any office, the delegate Coordinator
will call for a delegate’s convention within 30 days of the declared vacancy.
Suspended officer must cease all official actions associated with the office
that he holds or be subject to possible charges in the common law court.
If at any time a vacancy in an office creates an impassable roadblock for
the business of the Republic of Texas, an emergency convention may be called
by the Delegate Coordinator to fill the office.
Other than the expressed actions given to the General Council, in this
document, there will be no action for the General Council to take in the
matter of problems with officers of the General Council.
Article 5
Chairman of the General Council
The Vice President shall be Chairman of the Council and shall preside at all meetings of the Council. In the event that the Vice President is absent from any meeting, members of the Council present shall elect a chairman by a majority vote. The Vice President may be represented by a proxy; however, the proxy shall not act as Chairman, preside over, or conduct the meeting.
Article 6
Powers of the General Council
The duties of the General Council shall be to develop and implement a plan for the transition of existing de facto Government operating on the soil of Texas into one uniform body, the Republic of Texas; to provide for this plan to encompass privatization, decentralization, deregulation, and the elimination of all excess waste; and in the final steps to set in place a limited Government, in order to move to the highest point possible in self government.
The Council shall pass no law except in their opinion in case of emergency; they shall pursue the most energetic measures possible in accomplishing all goals. Two-thirds of the members of the General Council shall form a quorum to do business.
The General Council shall have the power to appoint the Commander for the Republic of Texas Defense Forces.
The General Council shall have the power to levy taxes on all franchised corporate, foreign de facto governments operating upon the soil of Texas for the benefit of commerce.
There being no Judicial Branch of the Provisional Government in the transitional mode and no de jure Supreme Court, the General Council, with a two-thirds quorum may act in appellate jurisdiction for the Courts of Common Law to review due process only. The Council may elect, by a plurality vote, the President, Vice President, or Secretary of Judicial Affairs as the presiding officer.
The General Council with a two thirds quorum shall have the power to hear and judge all cases usual in high courts of Admiralty, agreeable to the law of nations.
The President shall sign Treaties approved by a two-thirds vote of the General Council, or when directed by a two-thirds vote of the General Council. The General Council may authorize its Ambassadors, Foreign Ministers, or Consul Generals to effect whatever steps they may deem necessary to establish diplomatic relations under the laws of nations.
There shall be elected the following positions to the General Council from the floor of the Convention:
President [of the Provisional Government]
Vice-President
Treasurer
Auditor
Consul General
Counsel General
Secretary of Judicial Affairs
Secretary of Commerce and Trade
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Science and Technologies
Secretary of Constitution, and Convention
Secretary of Privatization
Article 7
Duties and Responsibilities of Officers
The actions of the Officers of the Provisional Government shall be consistent with the duties and responsibilities of this Article, all applicable Articles of this document, and with the Common Law.
President of The Provisional Government
The President shall serve as chief spokesman for the General Council.
The President also serves as the public relations officer for the Provisional
Government of the Republic. He shall be governed by this document and
the Common Law.
He shall establish by priority, the objectives for actions necessary to
attain the sovereignty of the Republic of Texas. The objectives are
to be promulgated to all General Council members in writing after consultation
with the member having the greatest responsibility for the Planning and
implementation of the objective. The objective shall be supported
by all General Council members unless vetoed by a vote of eight members.
In such an event, the veto shall be transmitted to the President through
the Secretary of the Council in writing and the objective shall become of
no effect. The president shall also by priorities, require that any
member cease any official activity not in accordance with the objectives.
Vice-President
The Vice-President shall serve in accordance with Articles Four, Five, Six and Eight, shall be the Chairman of the Council and shall be responsible for the coordination of meetings of the General Council for the Republic. He shall be governed by this document and in accordance with the Common Law.
Secretary of the Council
This position is not a voting position and is by appointment of the Chairman of the Council and with approval of a majority of the General Council.
Treasurer
The Treasurer will be responsible for the holding of assets and their disbursements in accordance with law and will be responsible, with the consent of the Council, for entering into an agreement with any agent for the process of international currency exchange in maintenance of the Lawful Money of the Republic of Texas or any other exchange of foreign nature such as barter.
Auditor
The Auditor shall be responsible for the maintenance and accountability of officers of the Council and the Republic or its agencies to properly and at all times account for the distribution of all funds.
Consul General
The Consul General will serve in the position of top legal officer involving foreign affairs of the Republic and in protection of the Citizens of the Republic wherever possible in foreign lands.
Counsel General
The Counsel General will represent the legal affairs of the Republic on domestic affairs and in all actions for protection of the People and Citizens of the Republic. The Counsel General will serve as the Chief Coordinating Officer of the Republic with all Sheriffs, Constables, and Police in Texas.
Secretary of Judicial Affairs
The Secretary of Judicial Affairs shall be charged with the responsibility of immediately implementing a Judicial Affairs Committee of Citizens to assist the Citizens in establishing the Peoples' Courts of Common Law Pleas in the Republic of Texas within the basic framework of minimum uniformity; the Secretary will be delegated the responsibilities of uniform organization of Townships and Land Commissions into Jural Societies for immediate relief of the Citizens and People of Texas.
Secretary of Commerce and Trade
The Secretary of Commerce and Trade will be responsible for developing and expanding Texas industries and services both domestically and internationally with new programs based upon fair trade practices aimed at making Texas a self-sufficient nation for the benefit of the Republic, its people, and its Citizens.
Secretary of Agriculture
The Secretary of Agriculture is responsible for the conversion of new methods to support advancement in private Texas agriculture.
Secretary of Sciences and Technologies
The Secretary of Sciences and Technologies will immediately devise a plan to coordinate all efforts to attract researchers and scientists in Texas and from around the world who have working models of advanced technologies which will benefit the Republic and its people, and will coordinate with the proper Texas industries in getting these technologies built.
Secretary of Constitution and Convention
The Secretary of Constitution and Convention will be responsible for establishing Citizens committees for drafting proposals for the future constitutional convention and assisting Citizens in having the constitutional convention.
Secretary of Privatization
The Secretary of Privatization will coordinate the main programs of privatization, elimination, deregulation, and decentralization, and will be responsible for furthering self government, including education, and for the development and implementation of community-operated land centers.
Secretary of State
The Secretary of State is the top diplomatic officer involving foreign affairs of the Republic and in protection of the Citizens of the Republic in foreign lands. The Secretary of State will be directly accountable for all acts of foreign ambassadors and foreign ministers. This position is not a voting position and is by appointment of the President or, in his absence, the Vice President of the Provisional Government, and with the approval of a two-thirds majority of the General Council.
Article 8
Operations of Meetings
The operational rules and procedures of all meetings involving this Republic or its agencies shall be "Let everything be done decently and in order" and by such operational rules and procedures as may be approved by a 2/3 vote of the General Council, except that Roberts Rules of Order will not be used as the operational rules.
Article 9
Amendment Authority
The authority to amend this document is retained by the People of the Republic of Texas, through their elected delegates assembled in Convention. The General Council shall not have the authority to amend or alter this document.
Approved by Delegates in Convention
Attested to by the Secretary of the Convention
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