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Never though it would be easy. Let me rephrase the question. What does it take petition wise to force something onto the ballot, like can be done in California, or is that option denied to Texans. I am not taking about changing a law, but actually creating one.

How do you change laws in Texas from a citizen’s efforts other than asking your representative to introduce a bill. I don’t believe Texas has “direct initiative” where a petition that receives the required number of signatures automatically qualifies to be put on the ballot, and assume Texas has an “indirect initiative” system whereby, after receiving the specific number of signatures, the legislature decides if the measure will go on the ballot.

If we have the latter system, exactly what are the steps or mechanics to accomplishing this.

If we don't have a system remotely like this, what do we have and how does it work?

Any info or direction to a good web page would be greatly appreciated.