Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 3. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH |
Subtitle A. LEGISLATURE |
Chapter 302. SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
Subchapter A. ELECTION OF SPEAKER |
Sec. 302.001. ELECTION
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When the house of representatives first convenes in regular session and a quorum is present and has been qualified, the house shall elect a speaker unless a majority of the members present decides to defer the election.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.