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Explain the process by which a bill becomes a law in Texas and outline the possible pitfalls that can stop a bill from being passed.

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Compare and contrast the power and roles of the speaker of the House and the lieutenant governor.

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Explain the changes the Texas legislature is undergoing and how this is affecting the organization and leadership of the body.

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Discuss the professionalization of the Texas state legislature. How and why has this legislature become increasingly professional over time? How might an increasingly professional legislature affect the legislative process? Will this trend enhance democracy in Texas or detract from it?

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