When the house of representatives first convenes in regular session and a quorum is present and has been qualified, the house shall elect a speaker unless a majority of the members present decides to defer the election.
Tex. Gov't Code § 302.001
ELECTION
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff
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