Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas - Constitution

Published: July 2023

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Full text of constitution (pdf)

Table of Contents

Constitution and By Laws of teh Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas
Preamble
Article I - Territory
Article II - Tribal Name and Membership
Article III - Organization of the Government
Article IV - Tribal Chiefs
Article V - The Tribal Council
Article VI - Powers
Article VII - The Tribal Administration
Article VIII - Elections
Article IX - Removal
Article X - General Membership Meetings
Article XI - Referendum
Article XII - Land
Article XIII - Tribal Court System
Article XIV - Initiative
Article XV - Recall: Dismissal from Office by Eligible Voters of the Tribe
Article XVI - Ordinances and Resolutions
Article XVII - Savings Clause
Article XVIII - Severability
Article XIX - Amendments

By-Laws of the Alabama-Coushatt Tribe of Texas
Article I - Duties of Officers
Article II - Oath
Article III - Salaries and Expenditures of Tribal Funds
Article IV - Meetings
Article V - Adoption of Constitution and By-Laws