The table and associated graphics shows the demographic distribution of state legislators in Texas by age and by occuption. Senators tend to be older than representatives and they are much less varied in their occupations outside the legislature. At the same time neither chamber has many (or any) very old or very young members. And in both chambers attorneys and business people predominant. Below is the full data:

Age Profile of the 78th Texas Legislature, 2003-2004. Under 30: 5; 30 - 39: 18; 40 - 49: 60; 50 - 59: 50; 60 - 69: 40; 70 - 79: 8.

Age Profile of the 78th Texas House, 2003-2004. Under 30: 5; 30 - 39: 18; 40 - 49: 53; 50 - 59: 31; 60 - 69: 35; 70 - 79: 8.

Age Profile of the 78th Texas Senate, 2003-2004. Under 30: 0; 30 - 39: 0; 40 - 49: 7; 50 - 59: 19; 60 - 69: 5; 70 - 79: 0.

Occupation Profile of the 78th Texas Legislature, 2003-2004. Attorney: 53; Business/Accounting: 61; Farming/Ranching: 13; Insurance 6.5; Real Estate: 9.5; Teaching: 1; Medicine: 6; State Representative: 10; Other: 21.

Occupation Profile of the 78th Texas House, 2003-2004. Attorney: 46; Business/Accounting: 42; Farming/Ranching: 13; Insurance 6; Real Estate: 9; Teaching: 1; Medicine: 3; State Representative: 10; Other: 20.

Occupation Profile of the 78th Texas Senate, 2003-2004. Attorney: 7; Business/Accounting: 19; Farming/Ranching: 0; Insurance 0.5; Real Estate: 0.5; Teaching: 0; Medicine: 3; State Representative: 0; Other: 1.