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Texas Senate Seniority and Turnover
A gap in institutional knowledge exists as the result of the extinction of several classes. How does a majority govern without senate elders holding the reins?
Texas Senate Retirement Eligibility
Which senators are eligible for retirement? Eligibility may be a motivating factor as senators decide whether to run for reelection.
Texas Senate Party Control
The Republican ascendency of the 1990s appears to have plateaued. Will Dan Patrick’s majority continue to decline?
Texas Senate Performance
How effective are Senators at passing the bills they author? Who can get a sponsored House bill through the Senate? Who can a a floor amendment adopted? Data from 87th Legislature illustrates activity and effectiveness in the Texas Senate.
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