If both the Texas House (150 Texas Representatives) and the Texas Senate (31 Texas Senators) represent districts, why does the state need both chambers to pass legislation?
Hint: The Texas State government was created just like our national (federal) government and divided into three branches. Each branch (the executive, the legislative, and the judiciary) functions differently and has its own responsibilities as well as checks and balances. In particular, examine why legislation must go through such a process and examine differences in priorities between both the Texas Senate and Texas House.
