Functions
This function helps keeps citizens informed
What is Educating the Public?
I'm in charge of the House of Representatives
Who is the Speaker of the House?
We have 150 members
Who is the House?
This process can be political and is designed to favor one party over the other in elections
What is redistricting?
This is the most common function of a legislature
What is lawmaking?
My role is similar to the VP of the United States but only technically. I have real power.
Who is the Lieutenant Governor?
Approximately 12% of this demographic serve in the House of Representatives?
Who are African Americans?
The number of residents in TX Senate districts
What is approx 800,000
This function allows this body to audit an executive branch agency
What is oversight?
I'm elected by statewide elections to serve over this body
What is the Lieutenant Governor and Senate?
The Constitution says you have to be this age to run for office for the TX Senate?
What is 26?
These districts are "this" when they're drawn in such a way to favor one party over the other
What is gerrymandered?
As representatives, we represent these people
Who are constituents?
I am on the Speaker's team and can serve in his absence
Who is the Speaker Pro Tem?
This percentage of women serve in the Texas House
What is about 20%?
He's the current Speaker of the House in Texas
Who is Bonnen?
This function is one of the most important and is designated in the state's constitution
What is passing a balanced budget or budgeting/taxes?
I'm the current Lieutenant Governor
Who is Dan Patrick?
This term is used to describe groups that have things in common who work together to get legislation passed
What is a caucus?
The constitution says we are to meet for _______ many days and ____________ often
What is 140 days and every other year?