Establishes procedures for nominating and electing the speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.
This bill outlines the procedures for nominating and electing the speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. It specifies that the secretary of state shall call for nominations and recognize members who wish to make a nomination. A nomination is valid only if seconded by at least one member. The bill details the process for voting, including roll call and voting machine methods, and mandates that all votes be recorded. If no nominee receives 76 or more votes, a runoff between the top two nominees is conducted.
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