In its capacity as fundamental law, the Texas Constitution

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The Texas Constitution creates governmental institutions, assigns them powers, and places limitations on them. This includes the three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judiciary), as well as other institutions such as the State Board of Education and the Texas Railroad Commission. It also includes specific limitations, such as those on the power of the government to take private property for public use and on the legislature's ability to pass certain types of laws. The constitution does not determine the property tax rate and does not provide for revision once in each generation (although it can be revised through the amendment process). While it does specify the size and salary of the legislature, this is only a small part of its overall role as fundamental law.

In Its Capacity as Fundamental Law, the Texas Constitution