Question

In terms of legislative professionalism, the Texas legislature can best be described a:

A. a "hybrid" legislature that possesses some aspects of legislative professionalism, but lacks others.
B. as a barnyard government
C. as a less-professional, "amateur" legislature.
D. as a full-time, "professional" legislature.

Answer 1

Compared to other states, it is often times considered an "amateur" legislature. The legislators are not paid as much as others. The sessions are also also shorter than other state legislatures.