how much do texas legislators get paid

Texas legislators are paid $7,200 per year, which breaks down to $600 per month. In addition to this base salary, they receive a per diem of $221 for every day the legislature is in session. For a regular session that lasts 140 days, this totals about $38,140 a year. With the legislature meeting every two years, the total pay for a two-year term comes to roughly $45,340. This pay structure is considered part-time compensation for the legislators.