As anyone else, I know exactly how the process worked until I was elected. Now as the senior member of the Denton County Delegation, four sessions later, one thing has become clear, the process truly works, though the learning never ends. Lawyers can be more knowledgeable about the process than those without legal training. Even so, young attorneys often visit my office, nervously ranting about how a recently filed bill is about to become law. Of course, this will end the good life, as we know it.
Legislators easily recognize the sky falling tactic of the inexperienced.
To their credit, sometimes a few sky breakers do land on the governor's desk. Rarely one might actually become law for a short time till we meet again and correct our mistake. For the most part, legislators thoroughly scrutinize bills to reflect the will of Texans prior to becoming law. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand the process. We do have one in the Senate in case of an emergency.