In order to save time in the compressed legislative session,

a$.$ legislators postpone dealing with nonlegislative functions of their offices.

b$.$ legislators utilize the staff of offices of the plural executive to help ensure that there is enough administrative support to minimize delays in the process.

c$.$ bills are often introduced at the same time in both the Texas House and Texas Senate, in a process known as simultaneous consideration.

d$.$ legislators shift staff from their district offices to Austin to be able to run everything as efficiently as possible.