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Amendments to the Texas Constitution Since 1876

Description: This publication attempts to fill a gap in the body of research detailing Texas constitutional history. It charts the basics of all original sections and amendatory proposals and includes information on subject content, the dates and outcomes of constitutional amendment elections, and links to the joint resolutions containing the text of amendments.
Date: June 2021
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Legislative Council.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Guide to 2021 Redistricting in Texas

Description: This publication attempts to describe the guide to 2021 Redistricting in Texas provides members of the legislature and other interested persons with an introduction to the issues and constraints that will affect statewide redistricting in Texas following the 2020 decennial census and describes the services provided by the Texas Legislative Council to support the state’s redistricting effort. The guide briefly outlines requirements of a redistricting plan and explains the redistricting process i… more
Date: September 2021
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Legislative Council.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Texas Legislative Council Drafting Manual

Description: This report explains how legislative drafting is done by the staff of the Texas Legislative Council. Although it is primarily intended for use by the legislative council staff for training and as a reference guide, other participants in the legislative process, including legislators and legislative staff members, may find it helpful in analyzing legislative documents.
Date: September 2020
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Legislative Council.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Data for 2021 Redistricting in Texas

Description: This publication, Data for 2021 Redistricting in Texas, has been prepared to provide members of the legislature and other interested persons with information about the data that is available through the Texas Legislative Council's redistricting computer system, including on maps and reports.The publication also describes the data that the council collects and prepares for redistricting, the sources of the data, and the methodology used by the council to link the various types of data used in th… more
Date: September 2021
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Legislative Council.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

The Legislative Process in Texas

Description: This report describes the Texas legislative process is governed by the Texas Constitution and applicable statutes (available on the Texas Constitution and Statutes webpage) and by the rules of procedure of the senate and house of representatives that are adopted at the beginning of a regular session. This publication provides a general summary of the different phases of the legislative process. The process described specifies “bill,” although resolutions follow similar steps. See the subsequent… more
Date: February 2021
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Legislative Council.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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