Should The Texas State Legislators Work Full Time With A Living Wage? [View all]
Creating a more diverse and representative Legislature in Texas.
https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/should-the-texas-state-legislators
During my local Democratic County Convention this year, a resolution was presented on whether to make the Texas Legislature a full-time position with a living wage. Several people spoke against it, but more people favored it. So, let’s explore why we only have a part-time legislature, why we would want a full-time legislature, and why our legislators need a raise.
Why does the Texas government only meet once every two years?
The Texas Constitutional Convention of 1875 met in Austin to replace the 1869 Constitution. The new constitution, adopted in 1876, established biennial legislative sessions. This means that the Texas Legislature meets every two years unless convened by the governor.
Texas’s population in 1876 was roughly 1,000,000.
In 2024, Texas has 30,029,572 inhabitants.
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