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State Legislature Playbook
Real rules for all 50 state legislatures.
Signatures, filing fees, deadlines, salaries, and seat counts — compiled from the National Conference of State Legislatures and Ballotpedia. No paywall. Always verify with your Secretary of State before filing.
7,386 state legislative seats
2026 election cycle
50 states + DC
TX · Austin
Texas
Senate
31 seats
4-year terms
House of Representatives
150 seats
2-year terms
Base salary
$7,200/year
Per diem
$221/day
How to get on the ballot — House of Representatives
Ballot-qualified party
- Signatures
- 500
- Filing fee
- $750
- Deadline
- Dec 8, 2025
Unaffiliated
- Signatures
- 500
- Filing fee
- N/A
- Deadline
- Dec 8, 2025
How to get on the ballot — State Senate
Ballot-qualified party
- Signatures
- 500
- Filing fee
- $1,250
- Deadline
- Dec 8, 2025
Unaffiliated
- Signatures
- 500
- Filing fee
- N/A
- Deadline
- Dec 8, 2025
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A note on accuracy
Ballot access laws change. Compensation figures reflect the 2024 NCSL annual report; filing requirements reflect the 2026 election cycle as published by Ballotpedia and individual Secretary of State offices. Always confirm current requirements with your state SOS — links are provided for every state.