From the Annals of Democracy – In 1846, the First Texas Legislature convened in Austin. The flag of the Republic of Texas was struck, and the flag of the state of Texas was raised over the Capitol. The Legislature was created by the Constitution of 1845 and was a bicameral body consisting of a Senate and House of Representatives. The First Legislature had 20 senators and 66 representatives. Ministers of the gospel were ineligible for election. Compensation was set at $3 per diem of attendance and $3 for each 25 miles of travel to and from Austin.
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