However, throughout Texas history, men have been overwhelmingly elected to the state Legislature. A total of 5,459 men have served, which is the equivalent of over 30 legislatures.

The Legislature is still far less diverse than Texas as a whole. While the share of white Texans continues to shrink, the racial and ethnic composition of the Legislature continues to fall short ...

The Legislature is still far less diverse than Texas as a whole. While the share of white Texans continues to shrink, the racial and ethnic composition of the Legislature continues to fall short ...

AUSTIN, Texas — With the Texas Legislature back for its 2023 session, an analysis by the Dallas Morning News found the legislative body will be less diverse than the state's population.