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	[[File:TxHouse2022Comp.svg\|thumb~~\|TxHouse2022Comp~~]] {{Infobox ~~legislature~~		[[File:TxHouse2022Comp.svg\|thumb]] {{Infobox legislative body
	\| name = Texas House of Representatives		\| name = Texas House of Representatives
	\| legislature = ~~Texas State Legislature~~		\| native_name =
			\| native_name_lang =
			\| legislature =
	\| coa_pic = Seal of the Texas House of Representatives.svg		\| coa_pic = Seal of the Texas House of Representatives.svg
	\| coa_res = 150px		\| coa_res = 150px
			\| coa_alt =
	\| house_type = Lower house		\| house_type = Lower house
	\| body = [[Texas Legislature]]		\| body = Texas Legislature
	\| term_limits = None		\| term_limits = None
	\| ~~new_session~~ = ~~January 10, 2023~~		\| foundation = 1845
	\| leader1_type = [[Speaker ~~of the Texas House of Representatives\|Speaker]]~~		\| leader1_type = Speaker
	\| leader1 = [[Dade Phelan]]		\| leader1 = [[Dade Phelan]]
	\| ~~party1~~ = [[Republican ~~Party (United States)\|Republican]]~~		\| leader1_party = Republican
	\| ~~election1~~ = January 12, 2021		\| leader1_term = Since January 12, 2021
	\| members = 150		\| members = 150
	\| structure1 = ~~Texas House of Representatives 2021.svg~~		\| structure1 =
	\| structure1_res = ~~250px~~		\| structure1_res =
	\| political_groups1 =		\| political_groups1 =
	* [[Republican Party (United States)\|~~Republican]] (83)~~		\| voting_system1 = First-past-the-post
	* [[Democratic Party (United States)\|Democratic]] (67)
	\| last_election1 = November 8, 2022		\| last_election1 = November 8, 2022
	\| next_election1 = November 5, 2024		\| next_election1 = November 5, 2024
	\| session_room = Texas House of Representatives Chamber.jpg		\| session_room = Texas House of Representatives Chamber.jpg
	\| session_res = 250px		\| session_res = 250px
	\| meeting_place = [[Texas State Capitol]], [[Austin, Texas~~\|Austin~~]]		\| session_alt =
			\| meeting_place = [[Texas State Capitol]], [[Austin, Texas]]
	\| website = [https://house.texas.gov/ house.texas.gov]		\| website = [https://house.texas.gov/ house.texas.gov]
	}}		}}

	The '''Texas House of Representatives''' is the lower house of the [[Texas Legislature]]. It consists of 150 members who are elected from single-member districts ~~for two-year terms~~. The House meets at the [[Texas State Capitol]] in [[Austin, Texas~~\|Austin~~]].		The '''Texas House of Representatives''' is the lower house of the [[Texas Legislature]]. It consists of 150 members who are elected from single-member districts across the state. The House meets at the [[Texas State Capitol]] in [[Austin, Texas]].

	== History ==		==History==
	The Texas House of Representatives was established in 1845 when Texas ~~was admitted to~~ the [[United States]]. The House has ~~undergone several changes~~ in ~~its structure~~ and ~~function over the years~~, ~~including the introduction of term limits~~ and ~~changes in the number of representatives~~.		The Texas House of Representatives was established in 1845 when Texas became the 28th state of the United States. The House has played a crucial role in shaping the laws and policies of Texas, addressing issues ranging from education and healthcare to transportation and public safety.

	== ~~Functions~~ ==		==Structure and Function==
	The ~~primary function of the~~ Texas House of Representatives ~~is to draft and pass legislation~~. ~~The House also has the power to impeach state officials, including~~ the [[Governor of Texas~~\|Governor~~]]~~, and~~ to ~~propose amendments to the [[Texas Constitution]]~~.		The Texas House of Representatives operates under a biennial legislative session, meeting in odd-numbered years for 140 days. Special sessions can be called by the [[Governor of Texas]] to address specific issues.

	== Leadership ==		===Leadership===
	The House is led by the [[Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives~~\|Speaker~~]], who is elected by the members of the House. The Speaker ~~presides~~ over ~~the House~~, ~~appoints~~ committee chairs, and ~~plays a significant role in~~ the ~~legislative process~~.		The House is led by the [[Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives]], who is elected by the members of the House. The Speaker's responsibilities include presiding over sessions, appointing committee chairs, and guiding legislation through the House.

	== Committees ==		===Committees===
	The ~~Texas~~ House ~~of Representatives~~ has ~~several~~ standing committees~~, each responsible for~~ specific areas ~~of legislation~~. These committees review bills and make recommendations to the full House.		The House has numerous standing committees that focus on specific areas such as education, finance, and public health. These committees review bills and make recommendations to the full House.

	== ~~Membership~~ ==		==Legislative Process==
	~~Members of~~ the Texas House of Representatives are elected from single-member districts. Each member serves a two-year term, with no term limits. The House is composed of 150 members, with the majority currently held by the [[Republican Party (United States)\|Republican Party]].		The legislative process in the Texas House involves several stages:

	~~== Sessions ==~~		# '''Introduction''': A bill is introduced by a member of the House.
	The ~~Texas~~ House ~~of Representatives meets in regular session every two years~~, ~~beginning in January of odd-numbered years. Special sessions can be called by~~ the [[~~Governor of~~ Texas~~\|Governor~~]].		# '''Committee Review''': The bill is assigned to a relevant committee for study and recommendation.
			# '''Floor Debate''': If approved by the committee, the bill is debated on the House floor.
			# '''Voting''': Members vote on the bill. If it passes, it moves to the [[Texas Senate]].
			# '''Governor's Approval''': If both houses pass the bill, it is sent to the Governor for approval or veto.

	== ~~See also~~ ==		==Membership==
			Members of the Texas House of Representatives serve two-year terms with no term limits. Elections are held in even-numbered years. The House is composed of a diverse group of individuals representing the varied demographics and interests of Texas.

			==Significant Legislation==
			Over the years, the Texas House has passed significant legislation impacting various aspects of life in Texas, including:

			* '''Education Reform''': Initiatives to improve public education funding and standards.
			* '''Healthcare''': Legislation to expand access to healthcare services.
			* '''Economic Development''': Policies to attract businesses and create jobs.

			==Also see==
	* [[Texas Senate]]		* [[Texas Senate]]
	* [[Texas Legislature]]		* [[Texas Legislature]]
			* [[Governor of Texas]]
	* [[Texas State Capitol]]		* [[Texas State Capitol]]
	* [[Governor of Texas]]
	* [[Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives]]

	~~== References ==~~		{{Texas government}}
	{{~~Reflist~~}}

	~~== External links ==~~
	* [https://house.texas.gov/ Official website]

			[[Category:Texas House of Representatives]]
			[[Category:State lower houses in the United States]]
	[[Category:Texas Legislature]]		[[Category:Texas Legislature]]
	~~[[Category:State lower houses in the United States]]~~
	~~[[Category:Government of Texas]]~~
	~~[[Category:Texas House of Representatives]]~~

	~~{{Texas-stub}}~~

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[[File:TxHouse2022Comp.svg|thumb|TxHouse2022Comp]] {{Infobox legislature
| name = Texas House of Representatives
| legislature = Texas State Legislature
| coa_pic = Seal of the Texas House of Representatives.svg
| coa_res = 150px
| house_type = Lower house
| body = [[Texas Legislature]]
| term_limits = None
| new_session = January 10, 2023
| leader1_type = [[Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives|Speaker]]
| leader1 = [[Dade Phelan]]
| party1 = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| election1 = January 12, 2021
| members = 150
| structure1 = Texas House of Representatives 2021.svg
| structure1_res = 250px
| political_groups1 =
* [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] (83)
* [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] (67)
| last_election1 = November 8, 2022
| next_election1 = November 5, 2024
| session_room = Texas House of Representatives Chamber.jpg
| session_res = 250px
| meeting_place = [[Texas State Capitol]], [[Austin, Texas|Austin]]
| website = [https://house.texas.gov/ house.texas.gov]
}}

The '''Texas House of Representatives''' is the lower house of the [[Texas Legislature]]. It consists of 150 members who are elected from single-member districts for two-year terms. The House meets at the [[Texas State Capitol]] in [[Austin, Texas|Austin]].

== History ==
The Texas House of Representatives was established in 1845 when Texas was admitted to the [[United States]]. The House has undergone several changes in its structure and function over the years, including the introduction of term limits and changes in the number of representatives.

== Functions ==
The primary function of the Texas House of Representatives is to draft and pass legislation. The House also has the power to impeach state officials, including the [[Governor of Texas|Governor]], and to propose amendments to the [[Texas Constitution]].

== Leadership ==
The House is led by the [[Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives|Speaker]], who is elected by the members of the House. The Speaker presides over the House, appoints committee chairs, and plays a significant role in the legislative process.

== Committees ==
The Texas House of Representatives has several standing committees, each responsible for specific areas of legislation. These committees review bills and make recommendations to the full House.

== Membership ==
Members of the Texas House of Representatives are elected from single-member districts. Each member serves a two-year term, with no term limits. The House is composed of 150 members, with the majority currently held by the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]].

== Sessions ==
The Texas House of Representatives meets in regular session every two years, beginning in January of odd-numbered years. Special sessions can be called by the [[Governor of Texas|Governor]].

== See also ==
* [[Texas Senate]]
* [[Texas Legislature]]
* [[Texas State Capitol]]
* [[Governor of Texas]]
* [[Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://house.texas.gov/ Official website]

[[Category:Texas Legislature]]
[[Category:State lower houses in the United States]]
[[Category:Government of Texas]]
[[Category:Texas House of Representatives]]

{{Texas-stub}}

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