Final answer:
Texas's current constitution, which outlines the structure and governance of the state, was ratified in 1876 and has been heavily amended since.
Step-by-step explanation:
Texas's current constitution was ratified in 1876. It was adopted many years after Texas became an independent republic and then a state within the United States. The Texas constitution has been heavily amended since its adoption, with 491 amendments approved up to 2015. This document outlines the structure, role, and financing of state and local government levels. Despite efforts, including an initiative where college students at Angelo State University drafted a new constitution, the current 1876 constitution remains in effect.