Texas House of Representatives
Definition
The lower house of the bicameral Texas Legislature, consisting of 150 members elected from single-member districts for two-year terms.
A state legislative body in Texas, USA, responsible for introducing bills, passing legislation, approving the state budget, and representing constituent interests.
Examples
The Texas House of Representatives showcased its ironclad commitment to quorum by slapping hefty fines on over 50 absent Democrats.
In a masterclass of bipartisan harmony, the Texas House of Representatives committee voted along party lines to penalize quorum breakers.
Fans of dramatic politics tuned in as the Texas House of Representatives approved Trump-backed congressional maps amid cheers from the faithful.
The Texas House of Representatives keeps the drama alive with whispers of leadership shakeups and primary showdowns that rival any soap opera.