Legislative Branch

The Legislative Branch is responsible for writing, researching, and voting on resolutions to influence positive change at UT Arlington.

About us

The Legislative Branch is responsible for writing, researching, and voting on resolutions to influence positive change at UT Arlington. Headed up by the Speaker of the Senate, the Legislative Branch consists of the Senate which is made up of senators from each college/school. The senators are elected in Campus Elections to represent YOU!. The Legislative Branch meets on Tuesday at 6pm.

Stream Senate Meetings

The senate meets in regular session every other week during the Fall and Spring terms. You can view the meetings live or watch past meetings online.

Spring 2024 Meetings

Open Forum Speaker Request

Up to five (5) students may speak for two (2) minutes at each senate meeting on a topic of importance they would like the senators to hear. In order to speak, you must complete the request form no less than 10 minutes prior to the meeting. The speaker may deny a speech that is unduly repetitious of one previously given or if the speech is off topic from that which they had originally requested.

Open Forum Speaker Request Form

Positions

Leadership

Speaker of the Senate - Serves as the representative leader of the Legislative Branch, coordinating the resolution process, chairing all Student Senate meetings, and overseeing four committee chairs.

Parliamentarian

Maintains proper and orderly procedures during all Senate General Body Meetings by assuring that members follow the Student Government Constitution, Bylaws, and Robert's Rules of Order. The Parliamentarian is also the Recording Secretary for the Student Senate.

Senate

A representative body made up of senators from each college/school. The senators are elected in Campus Elections to represent YOU! The Student Senate represents ALL students.

Resolutions

One of the most important and influential means Student Government has to express the student voice is the passing of resolutions. A resolution is a document expressing an opinion or a desire for change and can be written by anybody on campus but must be sponsored by a Senator.