Texas Challenge To Constitutionality of A State Statute is a legal process through which a person can challenge the constitutionality of a state statute. This challenge is initiated by filing a petition for writ of mandamus before the Supreme Court of Texas or any other court of appeals in the state. The petitioner must demonstrate that the statute in question violates fundamental rights or principles of the Texas Constitution. The petitioner can base their argument on any of the following grounds: 1. Violation of the Texas Constitution: A petitioner can challenge a state statute on the grounds that it violates the Texas Constitution. 2. Violation of federal law: A petitioner can challenge a state statute on the grounds that it violates federal law or the U.S. Constitution. 3. Unreasonable or arbitrary: A petitioner can challenge a state statute on the grounds that it is unreasonable or arbitrary. 4. Excessive delegation of power: A petitioner can challenge a state statute on the grounds that it excessively delegates power. 5. Failure to comply with procedural requirements: A petitioner can challenge a state statute on the grounds that it fails to comply with procedural requirements. 6. Preemption by federal law: A petitioner can challenge a state statute on the grounds that it is preempted by federal law. 7. Vagueness or over breadth: A petitioner can challenge a state statute on the grounds that it is vague or over broad.