[Theodore R.]

I think the term "General Assembly" in all states refers to BOTH houses of the legislature.

"Congress" technically refers to the House and Senate, but people associate it primarily with the House.

[HoustonCurmudgeon]

I think the term "General Assembly" in all states refers to BOTH houses of the legislature.

I should have been more clear. I meant the Texas House may be socially conservative (and that's close) but am not sure the Senate is. We have some real odd folks in that chamber.

[Kuksool]

"Conservatives plan all right moves; Texas GOP puts constitutional ban on gay marriage first"

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1298863/posts

The link above shows that the Texas lawmakers are planning an aggressive socially conservative agenda next year. It could frame the debate in the 2006 elections.