While the tsunami was catastrophic for Newfoundland, it created only small waves for most of the U.S. coast and didn't cause any fatalities there. That's typical of tsunamis from submarine landslides: They tend to be large for nearby areas but quickly taper off, ten Brink said.
View Full Document. 1  The presiding officer of the Senate is Texas Lieutenant Governor who is elected state-wide by the voters of Texas every four year. As part of his constitutional duties, the Lieutenant Governor serves as president of the Texas Senate. 2  committees, and (d) conference committees.
It is widely known the fact that the Texas Senate is the upper house of the Texas State Legislature. It is interesting to know that the Texas Senate is composed of 31 members. These persons represent 31 separate geographical districts in the state. Not everyone knows that Texas Senate elections are held every four years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.