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The Texas Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Texas. It is a bicameral body composed of a 31-member Senate and a 150-member House of Representatives . The state legislature meets at the Capitol in Austin .
The 89th Texas Legislature is the meeting of the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Texas, composed of the Texas Senate and the Texas House of Representatives. The regular session is scheduled to until June 2, 2025.
The state gained two seats following the 1890 census, but the legislature initially failed to draw new districts in 1891, raising the possibility of the new seats being elected at-large. [23] The legislature later passed a map with 13 districts in 1892. [24] Texas gained an additional three seats after the 1900 census.
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The Municipal Courts are the most active courts, with the County and District Courts handling most other cases and often sharing the same buildings. Administration is the responsibility of the Supreme Court, which is aided by the Texas Office of Court Administration, the Texas Judicial Council and the State Bar of Texas (the Texas Bar).
The 2024 Texas House of Representatives election was held on November 5, 2024. [1] The winners of this election will serve in the 89th Texas Legislature . It was held alongside numerous other federal, state, and local elections, including the 2024 U.S. presidential election and the 2024 Texas Senate election .
This story has been updated to correct an inaccuracy. Texas Republicans flipped two seats in the state House. In a disappointing night for Texas Democrats and a success for Gov. Greg Abbott ...
The Texas House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral Texas Legislature. It consists of 150 members who are elected from single-member districts for two-year terms. There are no term limits. The House meets at the State Capitol in Austin.