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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.
State legislators in Texas make $600 per month, or $7,200 per year, plus a per diem of $221 for every day the Legislature is in session (also including any special sessions). That adds up to $38,140 a year for a regular session (140 days), with the total pay for a two-year term being $45,340.
From debating school vouchers and improving the state’s water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look to pass its conservative priorities amid fighting within the party.
The 88th Texas Legislature was a meeting of the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Texas, composed of the Texas Senate and the Texas House of Representatives.The Texas State Legislature met in its regular session in Austin, Texas, from January 10, 2023 to May 29, 2023, [1] followed by four consecutive special sessions.
With a presidential election season heating up, it's easy to forget that the Texas Legislature will be convening in early 2025. The 89th Texas Legislative Session is set to open on Jan. 14, 2025 ...
State Affairs (13) Transportation (13) Urban Affairs (9) Ways & Means (11) Youth Health & Safety (select) In addition to these committees, there are also six joint committees composed of members of both the State House and Senate: Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight; Legislative Audit Committee [9] [note 3] Legislative Budget Board [10] [note 4]
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The State Capitol resembles the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., but is faced in Texas pink granite and is topped by a statue of the "Goddess of Liberty" holding aloft a five-point Texas star. The capitol is also notable for purposely being built seven feet taller than the U.S. national capitol.