I agree with that legislative model. Very good.
FYI, the Texas legislature only meets every other year for 140 days. They can be called for special sessions by the governor, but that is uncommon.
The Texas Constitution limits the duration of each special session to 30 days; lawmakers may consider only those issues designated by the Governor in his “call,” or proclamation convening the special session (though other issues may be added by the Governor during a session).
We don’t pay them the rest of the time - why should we? If they’re not working, we’re not paying. So they have to have other jobs, and they have to live in the community they represent. This tends to filter out a lot of stupidity.