Q.1
What's the length of the regular session of the Texas Legislature?
75 days
120 days
140 days
160 days
Q.2
Who can call a special session of the Texas Legislature?
The speaker of the house
The lieutenant governor
The governor
The attorney general
Q.3
What is the one bill that the Texas Legislature must pass?
School finance
The budget
Watershed use
Property taxes
Q.4
True or false? The Texas Legislature must pass a balanced budget.
True
False
Q.5
What is the standard time period for when a bill takes effect?
The day it's signed by the governor
10 days after the session adjourns
90 days after the session adjourns
50 days after it's signed by the governor
Q.6
When is there unrestricted introduction of bills in the house and senate?
The entire session
The first 20 days
The first 40 days
The first 60 days
Q.7
What are the only items to be voted on during the first 60 days of the session?
Budget resolutions
Local bills
Emergency items determined by the governor
Consent agendas