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What initial action begins the legislative process for a bill in Texas?
What initial action begins the legislative process for a bill in Texas?
- A two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers.
- The Governor's signature.
- Introduction of the bill in either the House or Senate. (correct)
- A conference committee review.
During the committee review stage, what primary actions are taken regarding a proposed bill?
During the committee review stage, what primary actions are taken regarding a proposed bill?
- The bill is immediately sent to the other legislative chamber.
- The committee studies the bill, holds hearings, and may propose amendments. (correct)
- The bill is signed into law by the Governor.
- The bill is vetoed by the Governor.
What happens after a bill is approved by a committee in its originating chamber?
What happens after a bill is approved by a committee in its originating chamber?
- It goes to the full House or Senate for debate and voting. (correct)
- It is sent directly to the Governor for approval.
- It is discarded if any amendments were made.
- It is enacted into law.
What is the role of a conference committee in the Texas legislative process?
What is the role of a conference committee in the Texas legislative process?
What options does the Governor of Texas have once a bill reaches their desk?
What options does the Governor of Texas have once a bill reaches their desk?
Under what circumstances can the Texas Legislature override a Governor's veto?
Under what circumstances can the Texas Legislature override a Governor's veto?
If the House and Senate pass the same bill with different amendments, what is the next step in the legislative process?
If the House and Senate pass the same bill with different amendments, what is the next step in the legislative process?
What happens to a bill if the Governor neither signs nor vetoes it?
What happens to a bill if the Governor neither signs nor vetoes it?
In which legislative body can a bill be initially introduced?
In which legislative body can a bill be initially introduced?
What is the purpose of the 'floor debate' stage in the legislative process?
What is the purpose of the 'floor debate' stage in the legislative process?
Which action allows a bill to bypass the Governor's approval and become law?
Which action allows a bill to bypass the Governor's approval and become law?
What is the significance of amendments during the legislative process?
What is the significance of amendments during the legislative process?
Who sponsors a bill when it is first introduced?
Who sponsors a bill when it is first introduced?
What is the final formal step for a bill to pass the legislature?
What is the final formal step for a bill to pass the legislature?
Why might a bill be sent to a 'conference committee'?
Why might a bill be sent to a 'conference committee'?
How does the 'other chamber' process a bill it receives?
How does the 'other chamber' process a bill it receives?
Which of the following actions can a committee take during its review of a bill?
Which of the following actions can a committee take during its review of a bill?
In the Texas legislative process, what vote threshold is required in both chambers to override a Governor's veto?
In the Texas legislative process, what vote threshold is required in both chambers to override a Governor's veto?
What role does public opinion play in the formal steps of a bill becoming a law in Texas, based on the information provided?
What role does public opinion play in the formal steps of a bill becoming a law in Texas, based on the information provided?
Which event marks the point where the legislative process ends and the bill formally becomes a law?
Which event marks the point where the legislative process ends and the bill formally becomes a law?
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Texas House or Senate
Texas House or Senate
A bill can be introduced in either of these.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Sponsor
A lawmaker who proposes a bill.
Committee
Committee
A group that studies a bill, holds hearings, and suggests changes.
Amendments
Amendments
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Floor Debate
Floor Debate
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Other Chamber
Other Chamber
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Conference Committee
Conference Committee
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Final Vote
Final Vote
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Governor's Approval
Governor's Approval
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Veto
Veto
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Passage Without Signature
Passage Without Signature
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Override a Veto
Override a Veto
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Two-Thirds Vote
Two-Thirds Vote
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Study Notes
- The Texas legislative process outlines the steps for a bill to become a law.
Introduction
- A bill is introduced in either the Texas House of Representatives or the Senate.
- A lawmaker sponsors the bill.
- Sponsored bills can relate to any topic.
Committee Review
- The bill is sent to a committee in the chamber where it was introduced.
- The committee studies the bill.
- Hearings regarding the bill may be held.
- The committee can make changes or amendments to the bill.
Floor Debate
- If the committee approves the bill, it goes to the full House or Senate.
- The bill is debated before a vote.
- Lawmakers can further debate and amend the bill before voting.
Other Chamber
- If the bill passes in the first chamber, it goes to the other chamber, where the process repeats.
- The bill goes through committee review, floor debate, and a vote in the other chamber.
Conference Committee
- If the two chambers pass different versions of the bill, a conference committee is formed.
- The conference committee includes members from both chambers.
- The committee works out the differences between the versions of the bill.
Final Vote
- Both the House and Senate must approve the final version of the bill.
- The final vote occurs after the conference committee's changes.
Governor's Approval
- Once both chambers approve the bill, it goes to the Governor.
- The Governor can sign the bill into law.
- The Governor can veto the bill, thus rejecting it.
- The Governor can let the bill become law without a signature by not taking action within 10 days.
Overriding a Veto
- If the Governor vetoes the bill, the Legislature can override the veto.
- Overriding a veto requires a two-thirds vote in both chambers.
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