Appropriations: Process of determining where money is allocated in Texas’ biennial budget  As "Enrolled": A status to indicate a bill that has been voted out of both chambers in identical versions and is heading to the Governor for his signature or veto As “Engrossed with amendments approved by the other chamber”: A status to indicate a bill that has been voted out of its respective chamber (House or Senate) and has been amended by the other chamber Chamber: Referring to either the House or Senate Chamber Committee: Subgroups by certain subject matter area where bills are referred to & heard for testimony   As “Engrossed”: A status to indicate a bill that has been voted out of its respective chamber (House or Senate) As "Filed": A status to indicate unamended legislation as it was originally filed. As “House - Committee substitute considered in committee”: A status to indicate a bill considered in a House committee with language different from the most recent prior version HB: House Bill HCR: House Concurrent Resolution. - Conveys the legislature’s sentiment around an issue HJR: House Joint Resolution - Proposes amendments to Texas Constitution House - One of two law-making bodies that comprise the Texas Legislature, with 150 Representatives Lege: Legislature - The lawmaking body of Texas’ legislative branch Point of Order (POO): An objection that the pending matter or proceeding is in violation of a House rule Representative: Elected to the Texas House of Representatives for a two-year term Senate - One of two law-making bodies that comprise the Texas Legislature, with 31 Senators Senator: Elected to the Texas Senate for a four-year term SB: Senate Bill SCR: Senate Concurrent Resolution  - Conveys the legislature’s sentiment around an issue SJR: Senate Joint Resolution - Proposes amendments to Texas Constitution Sine Die: The last day of the legislative session SOS: Secretary of State TDCJ: Texas Department of Criminal Justice