Write a one-page paper to describe the process of enacting laws in Texas. Your paper should answer the following questions: Describe how the process of creating a law starts. Remember, before becoming a law we refer to a potential law as a “bill”.

Describe the process a bill goes through before it ever actually gets to the floor of the House or Senate for a vote.

Describe what happens to a bill if it receives an unfavorable vote from the committee.

Describe how many “readings” a bill receives in both the House and the Senate before the final version is voted on.

Describe the role the governor plays in enacting law.