31.   Lawmakers must approve the cuts before they take effect.

32.   Last year, Texas lawmakers approved similar legislation but it was vetoed by Gov. Rick Perry.

33.   Lawmakers approved a modified version of the wealth-sharing concept, but the high court has not ascertained its validity.

34.   Lawmakers approved the act in an era when those obtaining a federal job owed a heavy debt to their political patrons.

35.   Lawmakers have since approved broad reforms to improve care and tighten state oversight of disabled programs, and other reforms are under consideration.

36.   Lawmakers also approved a measure giving patients the right to have an independent doctor review medical decisions by HMOs if treatment is delayed or refused.

37.   Lawmakers also approved changes in the way juvenile offenders are handled.

38.   Lawmakers approved it, Gov. George W. Bush signed it into law, and Sharp hopes the first contracts will go on sale at the beginning of next year.

39.   Lawmakers could approve the tax as early as next month.

40.   Lawmakers last session approved a resolution to begin the proceedings if the Supreme Court did not oust Anderson.