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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Legislative_body
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gptkbp:amended_by
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gptkb:Constitution
During sessions
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gptkbp:base
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Republicans hold the majority
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gptkbp:business_model
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For members
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gptkbp:cabinet_member
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January of odd-numbered years
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gptkbp:can_create
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For its proceedings
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gptkbp:can_engage_in_lobbying
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By interest groups
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gptkbp:can_establish_priorities
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For legislation
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gptkbp:can_impeach
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State officials
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gptkbp:can_veto
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Governor's vetoes
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gptkbp:closed
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May of even-numbered years
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gptkbp:coalition
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With other members
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gptkbp:collaborates_with
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gptkb:House_of_Representatives
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gptkbp:committee
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Various committees
For specific issues
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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With citizens
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gptkbp:composed_by
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Residents of Texas
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gptkbp:cultural_diversity
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In membership
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gptkbp:district
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31 districts
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gptkbp:election
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For its members
On legislation
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gptkbp:election_year
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Even-numbered years
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gptkbp:funding
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For state programs
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gptkbp:governed_by
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gptkb:Lieutenant_Governor_of_Texas
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gptkbp:governing_body
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Regular and special sessions
For accountability
Bills must pass both chambers
For scheduling purposes
Of bills and resolutions
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gptkbp:has_authority_over
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State laws
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gptkbp:has_meetings
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On proposed legislation
Governor's appointments
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gptkbp:has_members
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31
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gptkbp:has_public_services
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For public assistance
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gptkbp:has_research_focus
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Legislative staff
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Texas State Senate
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gptkbp:investigates
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On state matters
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gptkbp:is_debated_in
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On legislation
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gptkbp:legislation
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By members
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gptkbp:meets
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gptkb:Austin,_Texas
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gptkbp:official_website
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https://senate.texas.gov
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gptkbp:oversees
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State budget
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Texas_Legislature
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gptkbp:political_party
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gptkb:Democratic_Party
gptkb:Republican_Party
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gptkbp:political_position
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For each session
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gptkbp:president
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gptkb:Dan_Patrick
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gptkbp:provides_legal_advice
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To members
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gptkbp:provides_oversight_for
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State agencies
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gptkbp:public_access
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To sessions and records
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gptkbp:public_reaction
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Legislative documents
On issues
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gptkbp:reports_to
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From state agencies
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gptkbp:responsible_for
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Creating state laws
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gptkbp:session
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1846
Called by the Governor
Regular sessions biennially
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gptkbp:term_length
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4 years
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gptkbp:voting_method
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Simple majority
For transparency
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gptkbp:witnesses
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During hearings
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Barbara_Jordan
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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