Texas elites were able to maintain their control through a number of practices, including

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Constitutional restrictions, such as property and wealth requirements for voting and holding office, were established in Texas during the late 1800s by the state's elite to maintain their power and exclude minorities and lower-class individuals from the political system. These restrictions made it difficult for anyone outside of the wealthy elite to hold power or influence policy decisions, ensuring their control over the state. The other answer choices are incorrect because they either support or enable more democratic participation, which would threaten the elite's control.

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