According to Section 33 of the Texas Bill of Rights (Article 1 of the Texas Constitution), Texans are guaranteed the right to use and access public beaches. This is not a right that is protected under the U.S. Constitution. Which concept allows Texas to grant its citizens more rights than those listed in the U.S. Constitution?

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The concept that allows Texas to grant its citizens more rights than those listed in the U.S. Constitution is known as independent state grounds. This means that states have the power to provide additional rights and protections to their citizens beyond what is provided in the U.S. Constitution.