Texas Legislature Quiz

How many members are in the Texas House of Representatives?

• 100

• 150

• 200

• 435

How long is the term for a Texas State Representative?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

How many members are in the Texas Senate?

• 21

• 25

• 31

• 50

How long is the term for a Texas State Senator?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• Lifetime

Who is the presiding officer of the Texas Senate?

• Speaker of the House

• Lieutenant Governor

• Governor

• Majority Leader

What is the maximum length of a regular session of the Texas Legislature?

• 90 days

• 120 days

• 140 days

• 365 days

How often does the Texas Legislature meet in regular session?

• Every year

• Every two years

• Every three years

• Every four years

Which of the following lists the 7 steps for a bill to become a law in Texas in the correct order?

• Introduced → Committee → Debate/Vote → Other Chamber → Governor → Conference Committee → Law

• Introduced → Committee → Debate/Vote in Chamber → Other Chamber → Conference Committee (if needed) → Governor → Law

• Committee → Introduced → Other Chamber → Debate/Vote → Governor → Conference Committee → Law

• Introduced → Debate/Vote → Governor → Committee → Other Chamber → Conference Committee → Law

The Governor of Texas can veto bills, but the Legislature can override the veto with what vote?

• Majority vote in one chamber

• Majority vote in both chambers

• Two-thirds vote in both chambers

• Three-fourths vote in both chambers

Which official has the authority to call a special session of the Texas Legislature?

• Governor

• Lieutenant Governor

• Speaker of the House

• Attorney General