This collection of early Texas laws documents the state's development from its colonial period to the end of the 19th century. The laws cover a wide range of topics, from land grants and conveyances to marital rights and inheritance. This volume is an important resource for legal scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the early history of Texas.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.