Sign up for The BriefThe Texas Legislature has reached an overdue milestone in its history: Enough women lawmakers have now been elected over the course of 177 years to fill all 181 seats of a single legislative session, and then some.
Though still significantly outnumbered by the more than 5,000 men who have served over the years, the addition of roughly a dozen new women lawmakers pushed the all-time tally of women elected to the state’s halls of power to 192 — up from 179 at the start of the last legislative session two years ago.
While the share of white Texans continues to shrink, the racial and ethnic composition of the Legislature continues to fall short of matching the state’s demographics. The dearth of diversity is particularly bad among Republicans, who hold a large majority of legislative seats. The GOP did make some strides in the last election. The number of Republicans of color increased from five at the start of the 2021 legislative session to 11 this year.to the Capitol means Republicans in the Senate won’t all be white this legislative session. Flores became the first Hispanic Republican state senator after winning his seat in a 2018 special election upset.
Why does race and gender have to always be news?
White people are in office for a reason. Otherwise crime would be higher and there would be more corruption
All lives matter
So what?
Look at the percentage of registered voters who vote in local elections. It's not about race as would have you believe, but about who actually goes to the polls and votes at the local level.
And your point is I know what you’re getting at and it doesn’t work. Look what’s happening with air travel and Pete B. A diversity hire. Not on merit. And look where we are today. SMH.
Some of us ladies are doing more important things. Like raise the next generation.
Hiring people based on their diversity is working out great for Biden admin right?
So? You realize people have to run for office and get elected locally right? And many counties are predominantly white.
Another divisive headline from KSAT! If you inserted any other 'race' than white, you would be banned and convicted for your racism.
Joaquin Castro is Worthless. I’d take a white or purple person over that piece of 💩
And, they were elected by the voters. System works.
Nice racist post ..
They do not accurately represent their constituents
Imagine judging people by the color of their skin 🤡
What's your point?
Racist headlines from . Why does color matter? It’s not about checking a box, it’s about sending those best qualified for the job. Joe has proven this with his current administration, they are horrible, but they fit the democrats ✅ box.
No wonder no one gives the middle class and lower class a break
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Brought to you by...... White men with guns. You're welcome.
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