Question

How is the speaker of the texas house of representatives chosen?
a. the speaker is the most senior representative in the house.
b. the speaker is the most senior representative from the majority party.
c. the speaker is elected in a statewide election.
d. the speaker is appointed directly by the majority party in the house.
e. the speaker is elected by members of the house?

Answer 1

E. The Texas Speaker of the House is chosen each time the legislature meets. The entire legislature votes on the Speaker. This is different from the national Congress. The Speaker of the House of Representatives is chosen by the Majority party.