Texas Legislature: Lone Star State's Unique Governance Explained
From biennial legislative sessions to pauper's wages for lawmakers, Texas is the nation's leading outlier when it comes to self-governance.
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Texas speaker race: Will Democrats be the deciders if GOP can't unify?
Democrats have been opposed to state Rep. David Cook's bid to become House speaker. But now he might be offering some incentives to win their support.
What if Texas House can't agree on a speaker before session starts?
The first day of any legislative session is steeped in tradition and heavy on decorum. But that could change if the speaker's race is not settled.