In order to represent your area in the Texas state legislature there are a couple of different requirements you have to meet that vary slightly depending on whether you would like to be in the Senate or the House of Representatives. These qualifications are set forth in the Texas State Constitution.
What Are the Qualifications For A Texas State Legislature?
In order to serve in the senate you must be 26 years of age and have been a citizen of Texas for at least five years before the election. You also must have resided in the district you are running in for one year before the election.
The House of Representatives have slightly different rules. To be a representative you only have to be 21 years old and a citizen of Texas for only 2 years before the election you plan on running in. Like the senate, you need to have resided in the district one year prior to the election.
Fortunately, if you are planning a career in the Texas state legislature you don’t need to worry about term limits as there aren’t any but you will need to prepare to be re-elected. Re-elections are generally held for both offices every two years.

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