Lawmaking
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How many days does Texas Legislature meet every two years?
140 days
"Govern wisely, but as little as possible."
Sam Houston
Which article of the Texas state constitution outlines the details of the legislative branch
Article III
When was the ruling of Baker v Carr made?
1962
What is the third primary step in a bill becoming a law?
Committee Action.
How many dollars are Legislatures paid a year?
$7,200
"Stoked for some tasty waves on the Texas Coast this summer after #txlege hits its gnarly sine Die!"
Dade Phelan
With section of article III says how long terms in congress are?
Section 3
What was the ruling of Baker v Carr?
Legislative districts have to contain (around) the same number of citizens.
Where do most bills die?
In committee.
Approximately how many people does a single state senator represent?
1,000,000 (983,977) people
"deviations from traditional districting principles....cause constitutional harm insofar as they convey the message that political identity is or should be, predominantly racial."
Justice O' Connor
Which section outlines the requirements to become a member of the State House of Representatives?
Section 7
What was the ruling of Hunt v Cromartie
Race can be a factor as long as it is not the primary factor.
What are the three types of resolutions?
Concurrent, Joint, and Simple
How many states still use Biennial Sessions? What are they?
4, Texas North Dakota, Montanna, Nevada
"Every time I look at my daughter I'm reminded of why I am doing this"
Erin Zwiener
The Governor decides the subject of the session as determined in this Section of Article III.
Section 40
What was the ruling of Reynolds v Sims
Each person's votes should be equal weight to one another
Adopted by the senate on January 18, 2023, what did SR (Simple Resolution) 10 do?
Recognize the Astros for winning the World Series.
How many "pieces of legislation" were introduced in the 2023 session?
11,807
8,046 bills
3,761 resolutions
"Zwiener was described by many as the most savvy freshman and potential leader of the House of Democrats."
Texas Monthly Magazine
What does Article III Section 24 outline?
Pay, compensation, per diem for Legislatures
What was the ruling of Allen v Milligean
Alabama's 2020 redistricting was unconstitutional and must be redrawn.