State government has a direct impact on the lives of Texas’s citizens. From health care to education to environmental issues, your state lawmakers make decisions that affect you and your family. But how much do you know about what happens in the state house and senate chambers?
Use this Texas Government Guide to find answers to your questions.
Bills passed in the state legislature directly impact your day-to-day life, but how much do you know about how Texas's government works?
Find out about the different branches of government, who’s who in Texas government, what happens in a legislative session, and what bills are expected to come up this year.
The Texas Legislature is made up of a Texas Senate and a Texas House of Representatives. Each Texas resident has a state senator and state representative that represents them in Austin.
Below are the maps for the Texas House and Senate districts. You can zoom in and maneuver each map to where you live. Then, hover your cursor over the district in your area to find your legislator. Click on the district to go to that legislator's website.
Not sure which district is yours? You can look up all your representatives by going to Texas Legislature Website and typing in your address.
Last session, over 8,000 bills were filed between the Texas State Senate and the Texas House of Representatives, which was a record. Already, over 500 have been filed for this session, with many more to come.
Do you have an issue that's important to you? Keep tabs on what your lawmakers are talking about so you can be in the know.
Texas Legislature Bill List | Bill Tracker Tool
Your lawmakers like to use Twitter more and more to make big announcements, give updates on their bills, and share their opinions on a wide variety of subjects.
Our live feed helps you keep track of all our lawmakers in one place so you always know what is happening.
Every weeknight, Spectrum News 1 brings you the latest news in local and state politics.
Watch Capital Tonight, weeknights at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News 1 Austin.
