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Understanding the process
How a bill becomes law in Texas
Most bills never make it past committee -- that is normal. Of the thousands filed each session, only a fraction become law. Here is what each step means.
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Introduced
A bill is filed by a legislator.
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In Committee
Reviewed by a small group of experts. Most bills stop here.
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Floor Action
Debated and voted on by the full chamber.
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Passed
Approved by one or both chambers.
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Enacted
Signed into law by the executive.