Texas Legislature, Legislative body in Texas
The Texas Legislature is the state legislature of the US state of Texas.
It was formed in 1845 when Texas became the 28th state of the United States.
The Legislature meets at the Capitol in Austin and operates on a biennial basis.
It is composed of a 31-member Senate and a 150-member House of Representatives.
Unlike most states, Texas has a part-time legislature that meets for only 140 days every two years.
Inception: 1846
Website: capitol.texas.gov
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The Texas Legislature is the state legislature of the US state of Texas.
The Texas State Capitol is an extraordinary example of Italian Renaissance Revival architecture.
The Texas World War II Memorial honors the Texans who served during World War II.
The Statue of Liberty Replica Monument in Austin commemorates the ideals of freedom.
The Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument honors the valiant soldiers from Texas who served in the Vietnam War.
The Volunteer Firemen Monument is a testament to the brave firefighters of Austin.
The Confederate Soldiers Monument is a historic sculpture located in Austin, Texas.
The Goodman Building is a renowned structure on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is a tribute to those who served in the Korean War.
