85th Texas Legislature
The 85th Texas Legislature began on January 10, 2017. All members of the House and Senate were elected in the general election held on November 8, 2016.
Party summary
Senate
Affiliation | Members | Note | |
---|---|---|---|
Republican Party[1] | 20 | ||
Democratic Party [1] | 11 | ||
Total | 31 |
House of Representatives
Affiliation | Members | Note | |
---|---|---|---|
Republican Party[2] | 95 | ||
Democratic Party [2] | 55 | ||
Total | 150 |
Officers
Senate
- Lieutenant Governor: Dan Patrick (R)
- President Pro Tempore: Kel Seliger (R)
House of Representatives
- Speaker of the House: Joe Straus (R)
- Speaker Pro Tempore: Dennis Bonnen (R)
Members
Senate
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Notable legislation
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas Senate Bill 4, which bans sanctuary cities, into law on May 7, 2017.
References
- ^ a b "Texas Legislature Online - Senate Members." Texas Legislature Online - Senate Members. Texas Legislature Online, n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013. <http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Members/Members.aspx?Chamber=S>.
- ^ a b "Texas Legislature Online - House Members." Texas Legislature Online - House Members. Texas Legislature Online, n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013. <http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/Members/Members.aspx?Chamber=H>.