Thursday, April 21, 2011

Who is filing Child Welfare related bills in the Texas Legislature?


(Based on bills filed as of 4/7/11.)
The Texas House is currently comprised of 49 Democrats (33%) and 101 Republicans (67%) for a total of 150 Representatives.

Out of a total of 31 child welfare related bills filed, 58.1 % of the bills were filed by Democratic Representatives, 29% by Republican Representatives, and 12.9% by both Democratic and Republican members.
The Texas Senate currently has 12 Democrats (39%) and 19 Republicans (61%) for a total of 31 Senators.

Out of a total of 15 child welfare related bills filed, 66.7 % of the bills were filed by Democratic Senators, 26.7% by Republican Senators, and 6.7% by both Democratic and Republican members.


Rebecca
Lengnick-Hall
MSSW & MPA Candidate
University
of Texas at Austin
4/18/11

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