Harrison County, Texas
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Volunteer Voter's Guide
Texas State House of Representatives
The Texas House of Representatives has 150 Representatives, one from each district in Texas.
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Harrison County is in District 9, and our Representative is:
Serving since 2013
Up for election in 2020
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Opponents:
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No one is running against Chris Paddie.
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You can learn more about these candidates and their agendas at vote411.
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What does the Texas House of Representatives do?
How does it affect me?
The House of Representatives is one of the two law-making bodies in Texas, the other being the Texas Senate.
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The House considers proposed laws and resolutions, proposed constitutional amendments, and appropriation of all funds for the operation of state government.
All bills for raising revenue considered by the legislature must originate in the house of representatives.
Only the House can bring impeachment charges against a statewide officer, but the charges must be tried by the Senate.
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The Texas House of Representatives only meets on odd-numbered years, and only for 140 days. Therefore, Senators usually have other careers as well.
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Our State Representative also represents other counties including Cass, Marion, Panola, Sabine, and Shelby Counties.
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Representatives are elected for 2-year terms, and there are no term limits.
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