Texas Legislature
Understanding the structure, functions, and traditions of Texas' law-making body
Special Sessions of the Texas Legislature
Understanding the role of special sessions in Texas politics
Sunset Advisory Commission
Mechanism for improving the efficiency of state government in Texas, eliminating waste, and preventing fraud and abuse
Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives
Role of the Speaker The Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives is the presiding officer of the…
Redistricting
Process for redrawing election districts every 10 years
Impeachment in Texas
Process for removing senior officials in cases of corruption or misconduct
Biennium
A biennium is a two-year period. In Texas, the term may refer to the two-year budget cycle, or to the…
Legislative Budget Board
Agency guides key spending decisions and provides fiscal oversight
Texas Legislative Council
Overview The Texas Legislative Council is a legislative agency that provides legal services to state legislators and to…
Texas State Auditor’s Office
The Texas State Auditor’s Office (SAO) is a state agency tasked with investigating financial improprieties, including accounting errors,…
Understanding the Texas Senate’s Once-a-Decade Term Lottery
Texas uses a lottery system to decide how long senators should serve.
The Veto Power in Texas
Definition of Veto Veto means “I forbid” in Latin. In Texas, it refers to the power of the governor to…
Capitol of Texas
Get to know the seat of Texas government
Texas Senate
Understanding the structure and functions of the Texas State Senate
Appropriations Process in Texas
Understanding the state's two-year budget cycle
Texas House of Representatives
Lower chamber of the state legislature of Texas