The Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate form the legislative branch of the Texas government, and they’re tasked with creating laws and establishing the state’s budget. The Texas Legislature meets for the legislative session every two years, during which they introduce, debate, and vote on new laws.

Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Texas House of Representatives include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.

The Texas House creates and votes on state policies that affect your everyday lives! These representatives can defend your freedoms or take them away — they have immense power in determining your future.

The City Council is a city’s primary legislative body. They create and vote on local policies that affect your everyday lives.

The City Council appoints crucial local positions like City Manager and Municipal Judges, as well as decides how your tax dollars will be used to support your local community when adopting the city budget.

The Corpus Christi City Council has 10 members, including the mayor. Three seats are elected at large, and five are elected by district.

This election will directly impact Corpus Christi’s environmental and economic future!