Why does it matter who the speaker of the Texas House is?
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The speaker sets the legislative agenda
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In the Texas legislature the house has how many members?
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150
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In the Texas legislature the senate has how many members?
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31
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Texas senator term
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6 years
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Texas House member term
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Four years
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Texas legislature takes office in January...
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In even numbered years
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All Texas legislature are elected using...
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Single member districts
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Each member of the Texas House represents approximately how many constituents?
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168,000
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Each senator represents over how many constituents?
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811,000
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For a law to be passed by the Texas legislature it must be voted on by
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Two deliberative bodies representing different constituencies.
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One of the most notable effects of bicameralism in the Texas legislature is that it...
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Permits more opportunities to kill or significantly modify a bill.
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For how long does the Texas legislature meet?
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The regular legislative session lasts 140 days in odd numbered years.
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The agenda for special sessions in the Texas legislature is set by the...
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Governor
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How common are special sessions?
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An average of once a year since 1876
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Special sessions last how many days?
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30
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Is there a limit to the number of special sessions?
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No
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What bill must begin in the House of Representatives?
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Revenue bills
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What is the most important bill that applies to all people and property throughout the state?
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The general bill
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What is it called when the legislature grants a particular corporation an exemption from a state law?
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A special bill
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Who does Texas allow to introduce a bill to the Texas legislature?
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Only a member of the legislature
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In Texas who can write a bill?
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Anyone at all
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What rules applies to filibustering in Texas?
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1. There is no eating or drinking during a filibuster 2. Senators must stand, not lean, sit, or use their desk in any way. 3. Remarks must be confined to the issue under consideration.
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The Texas governor does not have the power to...
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Remove the speaker of the house or the lieutenant governor, even with suitable cause.
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Who are the two most powerful political leaders in Texas?
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Lieutenant governor and speaker of the house.
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How is the speaker of the house chosen?
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Elected by members of the house.
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Legislative districts in the Texas House and senate are...
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Single member districts
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Who has responsibility for redistributing the Texas delegation n the us congress?
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The Texas legislature
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