Which of the following statements is NOT true about the legislative branch of government in the current Texas Constitution?
a. The legislature is limited to one, 140-day regular session every two years.
b. The members of the legislature set their own salaries.
c. The powers of the legislature are heavily restricted.
d. The legislature is forbidden from imposing a state income tax.
e. The legislature is forbidden from passing a bill that contains more than one subject.
b. The members of the legislature set their own salaries.
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