Bilingual Decree for "A Plan for the Better Regulation of the Administration of Justice in Texas," dated Apr. 17, 1834
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Title
Bilingual Decree for "A Plan for the Better Regulation of the Administration of Justice in Texas," dated Apr. 17, 1834
Description
An 1834 bilingual decree issued in the state of Texas y Coahuila, outlining laws for the appointment of constables, sheriffs, judges, and juries and delimiting the powers of each. The document also describes proper trial procedures, various appeals processes, and miscellaneous matters such as the dress of judges.
Creator
Francisco Vidaurri y Villaseñor
Source
Special Collections, Smith Library Center, Southwestern University
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Citation
Francisco Vidaurri y Villaseñor, “Bilingual Decree for "A Plan for the Better Regulation of the Administration of Justice in Texas," dated Apr. 17, 1834,” Digital Texas Heritage Resource Center , accessed November 5, 2026, https://texasheritage.southwestern.edu/items/show/29.