The authority to establish and maintain a free public school system is contained in which article of the Texas Constitution?

Answer: Article 7

Explanation: Section 1 of Article 7 states, paraphrased, that the legislature of the state of Texas is under an obligation to provide an efficient system of public free schools, and, in this connection, a number of necessary regulations to support the said school system. Article 7 of the Texas Constitution deals with education and also regulates the way in which the University works, the University Fund, etc., and also regulate the work of asylum.