Which of the following actions was NOT taken by the authors of the Texas Constitution written in 1875?
a) They limited the length and frequency of legislative sessions.
b) They limited the authority of the state to enter into debt.
c) They provided for the appointment of state judges by the governor.
d) They reduced salaries for elected officials.
e) They made it easier for creditors to take a person's homestead.
Answer: C
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