A trend in the Texas legislature is toward

A) more power in the hands of the liberal members.
B) increased partisan rancor and partisan structural organization.
C) a decrease in the power of the Speaker over committees.
D) a decrease in the role of party caucuses.
E) higher annual salaries for members.


Answer: B

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