CONSTITUTION. 
Article I. —Name. 
Section 1 . This Association shall be called “The Texas Academy 
oe Science.” 
Article II. —Objects. 
Section 1 . The objects of the Academy are: To advance the natural 
and exact sciences both by research and discussion; to promote inter¬ 
course between those who are cultivating science in different parts of the 
State; and especially to investigate and report on any subject of science 
or industrial art, when called upon by any department of the State gov¬ 
ernment. 
Article III. —Membership. 
Section 1 . The Academy shall consist of Members, Fellows, and 
Patrons. 
Sec. 2. In order to become a Member, the applicant must be recom¬ 
mended in writing by two Members or Fellows, approved by the Council, 
and elected by ballot of the Society. In order to be elected, two-thirds 
of the ballots must be affirmative. 
Sec. 3. Fellows shall be elected by the Council from such of the Mem¬ 
bers as are professionally engaged in science, or have in any way advanced 
or promoted science. 
Sec. 4. Anyone who contributes to the funds of the Academy the sum 
of five hundred dollars shall be classed as a Patron. 
Article IV. —Officers. 
Section 1 . The officers of the Academy shall consist of a President, a 
Vice-President, an Honorary Secretary, and a Treasurer. They shall be 
elected from the Fellows by ballot of the Academy at the June meeting 
of each year. 
Sec. 2. The officers of the Academy, together with three Fellows to be 
elected 'by the Academy at the June session in each year, shall constitute 
a Council for the transaction of such business as may be assigned to them 
by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Academy. 
Sec. 3. The President of the Academy, or in case of his absence the 
Vice-President, shall preside at the meetings of the Academy and of the 
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