Texas House of Representatives facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Texas House of Representatives |
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| Texas State Legislature | |
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| Type | |
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Term limits
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None |
| History | |
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New session started
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January 8, 2019 |
| Leadership | |
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Speaker of the House
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Dennis Bonnen (R)
Since January 8, 2019 |
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Speaker pro Tempore
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Joe Moody (D)
Since January 23, 2019 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 150 |
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Political groups
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Majority (83)
Minority (67)
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Length of term
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2 years |
| Authority | Article 3, Texas Constitution |
| Salary | $7,200/year + per diem |
| Elections | |
| First-past-the-post | |
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Last election
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November 3, 2020 (150 seats) |
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Next election
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November 8, 2022 (150 seats) |
| Redistricting | Legislative control |
| Meeting place | |
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| House of Representatives Chamber Texas State Capitol Austin, Texas |
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| Website | |
| Texas House of Representatives | |
The Texas House of Representatives is an important part of the Texas Legislature. It is like the "lower house" of the state's law-making body. This group has 150 members. Each member represents a different area, or "district," in Texas.
These representatives serve for two years at a time. There is no limit to how many times they can be re-elected. The Texas House meets at the Texas State Capitol building in Austin, Texas. This is where they discuss and vote on new laws for the state.
Who Leads the Texas House?
The Texas House of Representatives has special leaders who help guide its work. These leaders are chosen by the members of the House. They make sure meetings run smoothly and that everyone follows the rules.
- Speaker of the House: This is the main leader of the Texas House. The Speaker is chosen by all the representatives. They are in charge of leading debates and making sure the House gets its work done.
- Speaker Pro Tempore: This person helps the Speaker. They step in to lead meetings when the Speaker is not available.
Here are some of the current leaders:
| Position | Name | Party |
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| Speaker of the House | Dennis Bonnen | Republican |
| Speaker Pro Tempore | Joe Moody | Democratic |
How Many Members Are There?
The Texas House of Representatives has 150 members. These members belong to different political parties. The party with the most members is called the "majority party." The other party is the "minority party."
As of early 2019, the Texas House has:
- 83 members from the Republican Party. This is the majority party.
- 67 members from the Democratic Party. This is the minority party.
This mix of parties shows how the people of Texas voted in the last elections.
Images for kids
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The Texas State Capitol building in Austin, where the House meets.
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The official seal of the Texas House of Representatives.
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A chart showing the party breakdown in the Texas House.
See also
In Spanish: Cámara de Representantes de Texas para niños
