The Texas legislature has historically consisted of European American males. In 2023, approximately 62% of the Texas House and Senate were European Americans and 70% were males; 100% of the legislative leaders were European Americans. Size of Ohio House.
If we want the Texas legislature to be reflective of the demographic characteristics of the population of Texas, how might we accomplish this goal?
Are there constitutional ways we could change the structure of the legislature to encourage more diversity? What are some specific organizations that might be instrumental in increasing diversity in the legislature and how can they accomplish such a goal?
What are some other specific institutions that might be instrumental in pressuring the state government to increase diversity in the legislature and how can they accomplish such a goal?