Qualifications for Service in the Texas Legislature
Overview
Qualifications for Service in the Texas Legislature
Learning Objective
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
- Discuss the qualifications for service in the Texas State Legislature
Introduction
This section describes the qualifications for service and terms of office for Texas State Legislators.
Qualifications for Service in the Legislature
The following are the legal requirements in order for someone to meet the qualifications to become a member of the Texas Legislature.
Texas Representative (House)
U.S. Citizen
2 years as a resident of Texas
12 months as a resident of their District
At least 21 years old
2 year terms with unlimited terms, no term limit
Texas Senator
- U.S. Citizen
- 5 years as a resident of Texas
- 12 months as a resident of their District
- At least 26 years old
- 4-year terms with unlimited terms, no term limit
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