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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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bills
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gptkbp:approves
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Governor's appointments
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gptkbp:can
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Governor's veto
subpoenas
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gptkbp:can_conduct
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investigations
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gptkbp:can_confirm
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judicial appointments
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gptkbp:can_create
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rules of procedure
subcommittees
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gptkbp:can_impeach
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state officials
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gptkbp:can_provide
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on state policies
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gptkbp:collaborates_with
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gptkb:federal_government
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gptkbp:committee
|
various committees
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gptkbp:composed_by
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Texas residents
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gptkbp:election
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gptkb:Governor
Texas voters
4-year terms
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gptkbp:established_in
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1846
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gptkbp:facilitates
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community engagement
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gptkbp:governing_body
|
every odd-numbered year
to legislate
to enact laws
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gptkbp:has_authority_over
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conduct hearings
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gptkbp:has_history
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significant legislative actions
|
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gptkbp:has_leadership
|
President of the Senate
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gptkbp:has_meetings
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on proposed legislation
|
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gptkbp:has_members
|
31
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gptkbp:has_role
|
law-making
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gptkbp:has_sessions_duration
|
biennial sessions
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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the Texas Senate
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gptkbp:is_accountable_to
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the electorate
|
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gptkbp:is_influenced_by
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gptkb:political_party
|
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gptkbp:is_influential_in
|
state governance
|
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gptkbp:is_involved_in
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budget approval
state budget process
redistricting process
|
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gptkbp:is_led_by
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gptkb:Republican_Party
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gptkbp:is_located_in
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gptkb:government_building
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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gptkb:state_government
gptkb:Legislative_body
Texas political system
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gptkbp:is_subject_to
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state laws
public scrutiny
Texas Constitution
|
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gptkbp:meets
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gptkb:Austin,_Texas
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gptkbp:official_website
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www.senate.texas.gov
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gptkbp:oversees
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state laws
|
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Texas_Legislature
|
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gptkbp:participated_in
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gptkb:Constitution
interstate compacts
lobbying activities
|
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gptkbp:proposed_by
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gptkb:legislation
|
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gptkbp:raises_funds_for
|
revenue bills
|
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gptkbp:receives
|
petitions from citizens
|
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gptkbp:represents
|
Texas citizens
|
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gptkbp:requires
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hold elections
hold public votes
|
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gptkbp:session
|
regular and special sessions
|
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gptkbp:term_length
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4 years
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gptkbp:voting_method
|
simple majority
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gptkbp:works_with
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gptkb:Texas_House_of_Representatives
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Anson_Jones
gptkb:Stephen_F._Austin
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
|
5
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