Senators Draw Lots to Determine Terms
Nearly three months after Election Day, the Texas Senate allowed the luck of the draw Wednesday to determine who among them will serve two-year terms and who will serve for four years before their next election.
The unusual practice of drawing for terms traditionally takes place the first session after the Legislature redraws the state’s Senate districts. Last year, all 31 Senate districts were on the ballot. Unless new maps are drawn between now and then, Wednesday’s drawing determined which half of the Senate will be back on the ballot in 2014. The results could help influence some ...
Comments (4)
Durrel Douglas
Royce West is in Dallas, not Houston.
Jerry Andrews
Definitely one of Texas most unusual and ludicrous political practices. What a waste of resources, time and energy for all those happening to draw the 2 year lot.
Kenneth Franks
The only problem with this practice is examples like the mid decade redistricting from the last decade. We don't need every Senator on the ballot every two years. If it only happens every tens years it is still very expensive however we don't want a complete turnover two or even four years from now. Some will remain for four. I feel sorry for the D.s and R.'s that have to turn around and run again but it is required. If we don't don't like it it can be changed.
hans5162@ix.netcom.com hans
Dan Patrict needs a primary challenger. All he can seem to focus on is school vouchers and gynecology, but he prays about it.