Texas legislatures are among the lowest paid in the nation. They make only $7,200 a year plus a per diem when they are in session. Texas also has one of the shortest legislative sessions in the country, usually only working for about six months every two years no counting special sessions. If someone wanted to serve in the legislature and do no other work, they would be making roughly minimum wage.
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