List the Hogg laws and explain their purpose. (Site 1)

1. to uphold the state constitution,

2. to support the Railroad Commission,

3. to stop the railroads from issuing watered stocks,

4. to regulate the issuance of county and municipal bonds,

5. To regulate alien land ownership.

Explanation:

Hogg campaigned for a second term in 1892 on five principles

to uphold the state constitution,

to support the Railroad Commission,

to stop the railroads from issuing watered stocks,

to regulate the issuance of county and municipal bonds,

and to regulate alien land ownership.

Attempts to establish a railroad commission in Texas began in the yearn1876.

Hogg, a liberal Democrat, permitted the legislature in 1894 to create the Railroad Commission, giving it jurisdiction over operations of railroads, terminals, wharves, and express companies.

it wanted to boycott trade with enemy nations.

they wanted the u.s. to fight on the side of the central powers.