The Procedural Powers of the Presiding Officers of the Texas

question 59

Multiple Choice

The procedural powers of the presiding officers of the Texas legislature include all of these except the power to _____.

• A)call special sessions of the legislature
• B)recognize legislators wishing to speak
• C)determine the timetable for debate
• D)refer bills to committees
• E)appoint legislators to committees and appoint committee chairpersons

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