The Texas House of Representatives is the lower house of the bicameral
Texas Legislature. It consists of 150 members who are elected from
single-member districts for two-year terms. As of the 2010 Census,
each member represents about 167,637 people. There are no term limits.
The House meets at the State Capitol in Austin.The Speaker of the
House is the presiding officer and highest-ranking member of the
House. The Speaker's duties include maintaining order within the
House, recognizing members during debate, ruling on procedural
matters, appointing members to the various committees and sending
bills for committee review. The Speaker pro tempore is primarily a
ceremonial position, but does, by long-standing tradition, preside
over the House during its consideration of local and consent
bills.Unlike other state legislatures, the House rules do not formally
recognize majority or minority leaders. The unofficial leaders are the
Republican Caucus Chairman and the Democratic House Leader, both of
whom are elected by their respective caucuses. Texas House of Representatives Biography, NetWorth, Height, Age, Weight, Family, Married, Son, Daughter