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Texas House of
Representatives

General Information
Party control: |  Republican
Session start:[1] |  January 12, 2021
Session end:[1] |  May 31, 2021
Term length: |  2 years
Term limits: |  None
Redistricting: | Legislature-dominant
Salary: |  $7,200/year + per diem
Members
Total: | 150
Democrats: | 66
Republicans: | 83
Other: | 0
Vacancies: | 1
Leadership
Speaker: |  Dade Phelan (R)
Elections
Last election: | November 3, 2020
Next election: | November 8, 2022

The Texas House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Texas State Legislature. Alongside the Texas State Senate, it forms the legislative branch of the Texas state government and works alongside the governor of Texas to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Texas House of Representatives include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.

The Texas House of Representatives meets in the state capitol building in Austin, Texas.

Texas enacted new state legislative districts on October 25, 2021. The Senate Redistricting Committee released a draft of a Senate legislative map on September 18, 2021. A Senate panel advanced the proposal to the full Senate for debate on September 28, 2021. The Senate approved an amended version in a 20-11 vote on October 4.[2] On October 13, 2021, the full House approved an amended version of the map introduced on September 30 with a vote evenly split along party lines.[3] The House and Senate approved maps for each other's districts on October 15, 2021. The House approved the Senate map by an 81-60 vote, and the Senate approved the House map by an 18-13 vote.[4] Gov. Abbott signed both maps into law on October 25, 2021.[5]These maps take effect for Texas' 2022 legislative elections. Click here for more information about redistricting after the 2020 census.

* All 150 House seats were up for election in 2020. The chamber's Republican majority remained 83-67. Click to read more »

* Texas has a Republican trifecta. The Republican Party controls the office of governor and both chambers of the state legislature.

This page contains the following information on the Texas House of Representatives.

* Which party controls the chamber
* The chamber's current membership
* Partisan control of the chamber over time
* Elections in the chamber and how vacancies are filled
* A district map
* How redistricting works in the state
* Legislation currently under consideration
* Legislative session dates
* Legislative procedures, such as veto overrides and the state budget process
* A list of committees

## Contents

* 1 Party control
* 1.1 Current partisan control
* 2 Members
* 2.1 Leadership
* 2.2 Current leadership and members
* 2.3 Salaries
* 2.4 Swearing in dates
* 2.5 Membership qualifications
* 3 Historical party control
* 3.1 Trifecta history
* 4 Elections
* 4.1 Elections by year
* 4.2 2022
* 4.3 2020
* 4.4 2018
* 4.5 2016
* 4.6 2014
* 4.7 2012
* 4.8 2010
* 4.9 2008
* 4.10 2006
* 4.11 2004
* 4.12 2002
* 4.13 2000
* 4.14 Vacancies
* 5 District map
* 6 Redistricting
* 6.1 2020
* 6.1.1 District map after 2020 redistricting
* 6.2 2010
* 7 Sessions
* 7.1 Legislation
* 7.2 Dates of legislative sessions in Texas by year
* 7.3 2021
* 7.4 2020
* 7.5 2019
* 7.6 2018
* 7.7 2017
* 7.8 2016
* 7.9 2015
* 7.9.1 Major issues in 2015
* 7.10 2014
* 7.11 2013
* 7.11.1 Major issues in 2013
* 7.11.2 Wallace Hall impeachment
* 7.12 2012
* 7.13 2011 (82nd Legislature)
* 7.13.1 Regular session
* 7.13.2 Special session
* 7.14 2010
* 7.15 2009
* 7.16 About legislative sessions in Texas
* 8 Legislative roles and procedures
* 8.1 Veto overrides
* 8.2 Role in state budget
* 9 Committees
* 10 Constitutional amendments
* 11 See also
* 12 Footnotes

## Party control

### Current partisan control

The table below shows the partisan breakdown of the Texas House of Representatives as of November 2021:

Party  |  As of November 2021

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|  Democratic Party |  66
|  Republican Party |  83
|  Vacancies  |  1
Total |  150

## Members

### Leadership

The speaker of the House is the presiding officer of the body.[6]

### Current leadership and members

* Speaker of the House: Dade Phelan (R)

Office

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Texas House of Representatives District 1 | Gary VanDeaver | Republican  | 2015 | Texas House of Representatives District 2 | Bryan Slaton | Republican  | January 12, 2021 | Texas House of Representatives District 3 | Cecil Bell Jr. | Republican  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 4 | Keith Bell | Republican  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 5 | Cole Hefner | Republican  | 2017 | Texas House of Representatives District 6 | Matt Schaefer | Republican  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 7 | Jay Dean | Republican  | 2017 | Texas House of Representatives District 8 | Cody Harris | Republican  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 9 | Chris Paddie | Republican  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 10 | Brian E. Harrison | Republican  | October 12, 2021 | Texas House of Representatives District 11 | Travis Clardy | Republican  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 12 | Kyle Kacal | Republican  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 13 | Ben Leman | Republican  | 2018 | Texas House of Representatives District 14 | John Raney | Republican  | 2011 | Texas House of Representatives District 15 | Steve Toth | Republican  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 16 | Will Metcalf | Republican  | 2015 | Texas House of Representatives District 17 | John Cyrier | Republican  | 2015 | Texas House of Representatives District 18 | Ernest Bailes | Republican  | 2017 | Texas House of Representatives District 19 | James White | Republican  | 2011 | Texas House of Representatives District 20 | Terry Wilson | Republican  | 2017 | Texas House of Representatives District 21 | Dade Phelan | Republican  | 2015 | Texas House of Representatives District 22 | Joe Deshotel | Democratic  | 1999 | Texas House of Representatives District 23 | Mayes Middleton | Republican  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 24 | Greg Bonnen | Republican  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 25 | Cody Vasut | Republican  | January 12, 2021 | Texas House of Representatives District 26 | Jacey Jetton | Republican  | January 12, 2021 | Texas House of Representatives District 27 | Ron Reynolds | Democratic  | January 11, 2011 | Texas House of Representatives District 28 | Gary Gates | Republican  | February 11, 2020 | Texas House of Representatives District 29 | Ed Thompson | Republican  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 30 | Geanie Morrison | Republican  | 1999 | Texas House of Representatives District 31 | Ryan Guillen | Democratic  | 2003 | Texas House of Representatives District 32 | Todd Hunter | Republican  | 2009 | Texas House of Representatives District 33 | Justin Holland | Republican  | 2017 | Texas House of Representatives District 34 | Abel Herrero | Democratic  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 35 | Oscar Longoria | Democratic  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 36 | Sergio Munoz Jr. | Democratic  | 2011 | Texas House of Representatives District 37 | Alex Dominguez | Democratic  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 38 | Eddie Lucio III | Democratic  | 2007 | Texas House of Representatives District 39 | Armando Martinez | Democratic  | 2005 | Texas House of Representatives District 40 | Terry Canales | Democratic  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 41 | Robert Guerra | Democratic  | September 25, 2012 | Texas House of Representatives District 42 | Richard Raymond | Democratic  | January 24, 2001 | Texas House of Representatives District 43 | J.M. Lozano | Republican  | 2011 | Texas House of Representatives District 44 | John Kuempel | Republican  | 2011 | Texas House of Representatives District 45 | Erin Zwiener | Democratic  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 46 | Sheryl Cole | Democratic  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 47 | Vikki Goodwin | Democratic  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 48 | Donna Howard | Democratic  | 2006 | Texas House of Representatives District 49 | Gina Hinojosa | Democratic  | 2017 | Texas House of Representatives District 50 | Celia Israel | Democratic  | 2014 | Texas House of Representatives District 51 | Eddie Rodriguez | Democratic  | 2003 | Texas House of Representatives District 52 | James Talarico | Democratic  | November 21, 2018 | Texas House of Representatives District 53 | Andrew Murr | Republican  | 2015 | Texas House of Representatives District 54 | Brad Buckley | Republican  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 55 | Hugh Shine | Republican  | 2017 | Texas House of Representatives District 56 | Charles Anderson | Republican  | 2005 | Texas House of Representatives District 57 | Trent Ashby | Republican  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 58 | DeWayne Burns | Republican  | 2015 | Texas House of Representatives District 59 | Shelby Slawson | Republican  | January 12, 2021 | Texas House of Representatives District 60 | Glenn Rogers | Republican  | January 12, 2021 | Texas House of Representatives District 61 | Phil King | Republican  | 1999 | Texas House of Representatives District 62 | Reggie Smith | Republican  | November 21, 2018 | Texas House of Representatives District 63 | Tan Parker | Republican  | 2007 | Texas House of Representatives District 64 | Lynn Stucky | Republican  | 2017 | Texas House of Representatives District 65 | Michelle Beckley | Democratic  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 66 | Matt Shaheen | Republican  | 2015 | Texas House of Representatives District 67 | Jeff Leach | Republican  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 68 | David Spiller | Republican  | March 9, 2021 | Texas House of Representatives District 69 | James Frank | Republican  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 70 | Scott Sanford | Republican  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 71 | Stan Lambert | Republican  | 2017 | Texas House of Representatives District 72 | Drew Darby | Republican  | 2007 | Texas House of Representatives District 73 | Kyle Biedermann | Republican  | 2017 | Texas House of Representatives District 74 | Eddie Morales Jr. | Democratic  | January 12, 2021 | Texas House of Representatives District 75 | Mary Gonzalez | Democratic  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 76 | Claudia Ordaz Perez | Democratic  | January 12, 2021 | Texas House of Representatives District 77 | Evelina Ortega | Democratic  | 2017 | Texas House of Representatives District 78 | Joseph Moody | Democratic  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 79 | Art Fierro | Democratic  | February 11, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 80 | Tracy King | Democratic  | 2005 | Texas House of Representatives District 81 | Brooks Landgraf | Republican  | 2015 | Texas House of Representatives District 82 | Tom Craddick | Republican  | 1969 | Texas House of Representatives District 83 | Dustin Burrows | Republican  | 2015 | Texas House of Representatives District 84 | John Frullo | Republican  | 2011 | Texas House of Representatives District 85 | Phil Stephenson | Republican  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 86 | John Smithee | Republican  | 1985 | Texas House of Representatives District 87 | Four Price | Republican  | 2011 | Texas House of Representatives District 88 | Ken King | Republican  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 89 | Candy Noble | Republican  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 90 | Ramon Romero Jr. | Democratic  | 2015 | Texas House of Representatives District 91 | Stephanie Klick | Republican  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 92 | Jeff Cason | Republican  | January 12, 2021 | Texas House of Representatives District 93 | Matt Krause | Republican  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 94 | Tony Tinderholt | Republican  | 2015 | Texas House of Representatives District 95 | Nicole Collier | Democratic  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 96 | David Cook | Republican  | January 12, 2021 | Texas House of Representatives District 97 | Craig Goldman | Republican  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 98 | Giovanni Capriglione | Republican  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 99 | Charlie Geren | Republican  | 2001 | Texas House of Representatives District 100 | Jasmine Crockett | Democratic  | January 12, 2021 | Texas House of Representatives District 101 | Chris Turner | Democratic  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 102 | Ana-Maria Ramos | Democratic  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 103 | Rafael Anchia | Democratic  | January 11, 2005 | Texas House of Representatives District 104 | Jessica Gonzalez | Democratic  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 105 | Terry Meza | Democratic  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 106 | Jared Patterson | Republican  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 107 | Victoria Neave | Democratic  | 2017 | Texas House of Representatives District 108 | Morgan Meyer | Republican  | 2015 | Texas House of Representatives District 109 | Carl Sherman Sr. | Democratic  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 110 | Toni Rose | Democratic  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 111 | Yvonne Davis | Democratic  | 1993 | Texas House of Representatives District 112 | Angie Chen Button | Republican  | 2009 | Texas House of Representatives District 113 | Rhetta Andrews Bowers | Democratic  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 114 | John Turner | Democratic  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 115 | Julie Johnson | Democratic  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 116 | Trey Martinez Fischer | Democratic  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 117 | Philip Cortez | Democratic  | 2017 | Texas House of Representatives District 118 | Vacant |  |  | Texas House of Representatives District 119 | Elizabeth Campos | Democratic  | January 12, 2021 | Texas House of Representatives District 120 | Barbara Gervin-Hawkins | Democratic  | 2017 | Texas House of Representatives District 121 | Steve Allison | Republican  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 122 | Lyle Larson | Republican  | 2011 | Texas House of Representatives District 123 | Diego Bernal | Democratic  | 2015 | Texas House of Representatives District 124 | Ina Minjarez | Democratic  | 2015 | Texas House of Representatives District 125 | Ray Lopez | Democratic  | March 21, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 126 | E. Sam Harless | Republican  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 127 | Dan Huberty | Republican  | 2011 | Texas House of Representatives District 128 | Briscoe Cain | Republican  | 2017 | Texas House of Representatives District 129 | Dennis Paul | Republican  | 2015 | Texas House of Representatives District 130 | Tom Oliverson | Republican  | 2017 | Texas House of Representatives District 131 | Alma Allen | Democratic  | 2005 | Texas House of Representatives District 132 | Mike Schofield | Republican  | January 12, 2021 | Texas House of Representatives District 133 | Jim Murphy | Republican  | January 11, 2011 | Texas House of Representatives District 134 | Ann Johnson | Democratic  | January 12, 2021 | Texas House of Representatives District 135 | Jon Rosenthal | Democratic  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 136 | John Bucy III | Democratic  | January 8, 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 137 | Gene Wu | Democratic  | 2013 | Texas House of Representatives District 138 | Lacey Hull | Republican  | January 12, 2021 | Texas House of Representatives District 139 | Jarvis Johnson | Democratic  | 2016 | Texas House of Representatives District 140 | Armando Walle | Democratic  | 2009 | Texas House of Representatives District 141 | Senfronia Thompson | Democratic  | 1973 | Texas House of Representatives District 142 | Harold Dutton Jr. | Democratic  | 1985 | Texas House of Representatives District 143 | Ana Hernandez | Democratic  | 2005 | Texas House of Representatives District 144 | Mary Ann Perez | Democratic  | 2017 | Texas House of Representatives District 145 | Christina Morales | Democratic  | 2019 | Texas House of Representatives District 146 | Shawn Thierry | Democratic  | 2017 | Texas House of Representatives District 147 | Garnet Coleman | Democratic  | 1991 | Texas House of Representatives District 148 | Penny Morales Shaw | Democratic  | January 12, 2021 | Texas House of Representatives District 149 | Hubert Vo | Democratic  | 2005 | Texas House of Representatives District 150 | Valoree Swanson | Republican  | 2017

### Salaries

See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
State legislators

Salary| Per diem
$7,200/year| $221/day. Set by ethics commission. Unvouchered.

### Swearing in dates

See also: When state legislators assume office after a general election

Texas legislators assume office at the beginning of the legislative session, which starts at noon on the second Tuesday in January in the year after the election.[7]

### Membership qualifications

See also: State legislature candidate requirements by state

To be eligible to serve in the Texas House of Representatives, a candidate must be:[8]

* A U.S. citizen
* 21 years old before the general election
* A two-year resident of Texas before the general election
* A district resident for 1 year prior to the general election

## Historical party control

Between 1992 and 2020, partisan control of the Texas House of Representatives shifted in favor of the Republican Party. As a result of the 1992 elections, Democrats held a 91-58 majority. Republicans flipped the chamber in 2002 and, by 2020, expanded their majority to 83-67. The table below shows the partisan history of the Texas House of Representatives following every general election from 1992 to 2020. All data from 2006 or earlier comes from Michael Dubin's Party Affiliations in the State Legislatures (McFarland Press, 2007). Data after 2006 was compiled by Ballotpedia staff.

Texas House of Representatives Party Control: 1992-2020

Year  |  '92  |  '94  |  '96  |  '98  |  '00  |  '02  |  '04  |  '06  |  '08  |  '10  |  '12  |  '14  |  '16  |  '18  |  '20

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Democrats | 91 | 89 | 82 | 79 | 78 | 62 | 63 | 69 | 74 | 51 | 55 | 52 | 55 | 67 | 67
Republicans | 58 | 61 | 68 | 71 | 72 | 88 | 87 | 81 | 76 | 99 | 95 | 98 | 95 | 83 | 83

Republicans gained control of the state House in 2002 after gaining 16 seats. The partisan balance of the chamber moved 14 seats in favor of Republicans in the four elections leading up to the 2002 elections. Between 2002 and 2008, Democrats were able to take back 12 seats. After 2008, the chamber was nearly split at a 76-74 Republican majority. Republicans' largest gains would occur as a result of the 2010 elections, when they picked up 23 seats. Democrats gained 16 seats between 2010 and 2020.

### Trifecta history

A state government trifecta is a term that describes single party government, when one political party holds the governor's office and has majorities in both chambers of the legislature in a state government. Between 1992 and 2021, Texas was under the following types of trifecta control:

* Democratic trifecta: 1992-1994
* Republican trifecta: 2003-2021
* Divided government: 1995-2002

Texas Party Control: 1992-2021
Three years of Democratic trifectas • Nineteen years of Republican trifectas
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## Elections

### Elections by year

Texas state representatives serve two-year terms, with all seats up for election every two years. Texas holds elections for its legislature in even years.

### 2022

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022

Elections for the Texas House of Representatives will take place in 2022. The general election is on November 8, 2022. A primary is scheduled for March 1, 2022, and a primary runoff is scheduled for May 24, 2022. The filing deadline is December 13, 2021.

### 2020

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2020

Elections for the office of Texas House of Representatives took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for March 3, 2020, and a primary runoff was scheduled for July 14, 2020. The filing deadline was December 9, 2019.

In the 2020 elections, Republicans in the Texas House of Representatives maintained their 83-67 majority.

Texas House of Representatives

Party  |  As of November 3, 2020  |  After November 4, 2020
|  Democratic Party |  67  |  67
|  Republican Party |  83 |  83
Total |  150 |  150

### 2018

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2018

Elections for the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2018. An open primary election took place on March 6, 2018.[9] A primary runoff election took place on May 22, 2018. The general election was held on November 6, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was December 11, 2017Candidate filing deadline.[10]

In the 2018 elections, the Republican majority in the Texas House of Representatives was reduced from 93-55 to 83-67.

Texas House of Representatives

Party  |  As of November 6, 2018  |  After November 7, 2018
|  Democratic Party |  55  |  67
|  Republican Party |  93 |  83
|  Vacancy  |  2  |  0
Total |  150 |  150

### 2016

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 14, 2015.[11] All 150 seats in the Texas House of Representatives were up for election in 2016.

Heading into the election, Republicans held a 99-50 majority with one vacancy. Republicans lost five seats in the election, giving them a 95-55 majority.

Texas House of Representatives

Party  |  As of November 7, 2016  |  After November 8, 2016
|  Democratic Party |  50  |  55
|  Republican Party |  99 |  95
|  Independent  |  1  |  0
Total |  150 |  150
Click [show] to see election information dating back to 2000

### 2014

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for all 150 seats in the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 4, 2014. Those candidates who did not receive 50 percent or more of the vote in their party primary on March 4 faced an additional May 27 primary runoff. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was December 9, 2013.

Heading into the election, Republicans held a 94-55 majority with one vacancy. Republicans gained four seats in the election, giving them a 98-52 majority.

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Party  |  As of November 3, 2014  |  After November 4, 2014
|  Democratic Party |  55  |  52
|  Republican Party |  94 |  98
|  Vacancy  |  1  |  0
Total |  150 |  150

### 2012

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2012

Elections for the office of Texas House of Representatives took place in 2012. The primary election was held on May 29, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. A primary runoff election was scheduled for July 31, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was December 19, 2011. All 150 seats were up for election.

Heading into the election, Republicans held a 100-48 majority with two vacancies. Republicans lost five seats in the election, giving them a 95-55 majority.

Texas House of Representatives

Party  |  As of November 5, 2012  |  After the 2012 Election
|  Democratic Party |  48  |  55
|  Republican Party |  100 |  95
|  Vacancy  |  2  |  0
Total |  150 |  150

The following table details the 10 districts with the smallest margin of victory in the November 6 general election.

2012 Margin of Victory, Texas House of Representatives

District  | Winner  | Margin of Victory  | Total Votes  | Top Opponent
District 107 |  Kenneth Sheets | 1.7% | 50,886 | Robert Miklos
District 105 |  Linda Harper-Brown | 1.8% | 43,353 | Rosemary Robbins
District 43 |  J.M. Lozano | 3.1% | 46,703 | Yvonne Gonzalez Toureilles
District 144 |  Mary Ann Perez | 6.5% | 23,904 | David Pineda
District 117 |  Philip Cortez | 7.6% | 41,611 | John Garza
District 78 |  Joe Moody | 7.7% | 42,080 | Dee Margo
District 23 |  Craig Eiland | 7.9% | 56,410 | Wayne Faircloth
District 114 |  Jason Villalba | 8.3% | 62,732 | Carol Kent
District 134 |  Sarah Davis | 9.3% | 80,424 | Ann Johnson
District 45 |  Jason Isaac | 11.2% | 62,656 | John Adams

### 2010

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2010

Elections for the office of Texas House of Representatives took place in 2010. The primary election was held on March 2, 2010, and the general election was held on November 2, 2010. The runoff election was held on April 13, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was January 4, 2010. All 150 seats were up for election in 2010.

Heading into the election, Republicans held a 76-73 majority with one vacancy. Republicans gained 22 seats in the election, giving them a 98-51 majority with one vacancy.

Texas House of Representatives

Party  |  As of November 1, 2010  |  After the 2010 Election
|  Democratic Party |  73  |  51
|  Republican Party |  76 |  98
|  Vacancy  |  1  |  1
Total |  150  |  150

In 2010, the candidates for state House raised a total of $78,482,292 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were:[12]

2010 Donors, Texas House of Representatives

Donor  | Amount
Texans for Lawsuit Reform  |  $5,176,786
Texans for Insurance Reform  |  $2,591,865
Associated Republicans of Texas  |  $2,133,555
House Democratic Campaign Cmte  |  $1,950,747
Perry, Bob J  |  $1,733,500
Taylor, Van  |  $950,000
Joe R Straus III Campaign  |  $889,000
Texas Association of Realtors  |  $814,570
Annies List  |  $778,860
Perry, Doylene  |  $567,500

### 2008

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2008

Elections for the office of Texas House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on March 4, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008.

During the 2008 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $71,266,729. The top 10 contributors were:[13]

2008 Donors, Texas House of Representatives

Donor  | Amount
Texans For Lawsuit Reform  |  $2,833,416
Perry, Bob J  |  $2,016,500
Texans For Insurance Reform  |  $1,571,316
Stars Over Texas PAC  |  $1,232,000
Texas Association Of Realtors  |  $1,030,082
Texas Republican Party  |  $1,020,977
House Democratic Campaign Cmte  |  $992,700
Texas Parent PAC  |  $951,997
Blue Texas  |  $920,000
Butt, Charles C  |  $710,075

### 2006

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2006

Elections for the office of Texas House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on March 7, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006.

During the 2006 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $65,368,501. The top 10 contributors were:[14]

2006 Donors, Texas House of Representatives

Donor  | Amount
Texans For Lawsuit Reform  |  $2,402,797
Texas Republican Legislative Campaign Cmte  |  $2,161,162
Perry, Bob J  |  $1,848,750
Texans For Insurance Reform  |  $1,375,219
Stars Over Texas PAC  |  $943,967
Texas Association Of Realtors  |  $815,098
Durrett, Larry K & Jackie  |  $611,500
AT&T  |  $599,093
H-E-B Grocery  |  $588,818
Associated Republicans Of Texas  |  $578,367

### 2004

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2004

Elections for the office of Texas House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on March 9, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004.

During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $44,062,003. The top 10 contributors were:[15]

2004 Donors, Texas House of Representatives

Donor  | Amount
Texans For Lawsuit Reform  |  $1,616,026
Texans For Insurance Reform  |  $1,493,274
Perry, Bob J  |  $823,500
Leibowitz, David McQuade  |  $574,980
Stars Over Texas PAC  |  $552,785
Texas Medical Association  |  $444,413
SBC Communications  |  $424,124
Texas Association Of Realtors  |  $384,727
Texas Trial Lawyers Association  |  $383,758
Askew, Neal & Anita  |  $371,000

### 2002

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2002

Elections for the office of Texas House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on March 12, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002.

During the 2002 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $37,274,594. The top 10 contributors were:[16]

2002 Donors, Texas House of Representatives

Donor  | Amount
Texas Democratic Party  |  $643,807
Texans For A Republican Majority/TRMPAC  |  $447,133
Texans For Lawsuit Reform  |  $442,083
Perry, Bob J  |  $401,000
Texas Association Of Realtors  |  $394,077
Texas Dental Association  |  $345,400
Texas Medical Association  |  $286,371
Texas Bell  |  $280,500
Barger, John  |  $260,659
Republican National State Elections Cmte  |  $249,000

### 2000

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2000

Elections for the office of Texas House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on March 14, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000.

During the 2000 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $20,074,748. The top 10 contributors were:[17]

2000 Donors, Texas House of Representatives

Donor  | Amount
Texas Democratic Party  |  $1,702,238
Texas Republican Party  |  $1,158,221
Associated Republicans Of Texas  |  $365,598
Texas Bell Employee PAC  |  $361,207
National Republican Congressional Cmte  |  $311,769
Texas Association Of Realtors  |  $289,377
Texas Trial Lawyers Association  |  $264,466
Perry, Bob J  |  $261,500
Texas Automobile Dealers Association  |  $252,090
Texas Dental Association  |  $233,007

### Vacancies

See also: How vacancies are filled in state legislatures

If there is a vacancy in the Texas State Legislature, the governor must call a special election to fill the vacant seat.[18] A governor's proclamation to hold a special election must be delivered to local elections authorities representing the vacant seat no later than 36 days before the scheduled election.[19]

The secretary of state can declare a candidate duly elected in a special election if there is no opposition.[20]

See sources: Texas Elec. Code § 203.001 et. seq.

## District map

See also: Texas state legislative districts

The state of Texas has 150 state House districts. Each district elects one representative.

Use the interactive map below to find your district.

## Redistricting

See also: Redistricting in Texas

In Texas, both congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn by the Texas State Legislature. These lines are subject to veto by the governor.[21]

If the state legislature is unable to approve a state legislative redistricting plan, a backup commission must draw the lines (the backup commission is not involved in congressional redistricting). This backup commission, established in 1948, comprises the following members:[21]

1. Lieutenant governor
2. Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives
3. Attorney general
4. State comptroller
5. Commissioner of the General Land Office

The Texas Constitution requires that state legislative districts be contiguous and "that they preserve whole counties when population mandates permit."[21]

### 2020

See also: Redistricting in Texas after the 2020 census

Texas enacted new state legislative districts on October 25, 2021. The Senate Redistricting Committee released a draft of a Senate legislative map on September 18, 2021. A Senate panel advanced the proposal to the full Senate for debate on September 28, 2021. The Senate approved an amended version in a 20-11 vote on October 4.[22] On October 13, 2021, the full House approved an amended version of the map introduced on September 30 with a vote evenly split along party lines.[23] The House and Senate approved maps for each other's districts on October 15, 2021. The House approved the Senate map by an 81-60 vote, and the Senate approved the House map by an 18-13 vote.[24] Gov. Abbott signed both maps into law on October 25, 2021.[25]These maps take effect for Texas' 2022 legislative elections.

#### District map after 2020 redistricting

This map takes effect for Texas' 2022 legislative elections.

### 2010

See also: Redistricting in Texas after the 2010 census

Texas received its local census data on February 17, 2011. The state grew 20.6%, with Hispanics making up at least 2/3 of that growth. The growth rate in the largest cities was as follows: Houston grew by 7.5 percent, San Antonio grew by 16.0 percent, Dallas grew by 0.8 percent, Austin grew by 20.4 percent, and Fort Worth grew by 38.6 percent. Harris County grew by 20%, which suggested suburban growth.[26]

The Texas State Senate released a proposed map of its 31 districts on May 11, 2011. The Senate and House plans were passed by the Texas Legislature on May 21, 2011, and were signed by Gov. Rick Perry (R) on June 17, 2011. Attorney General Greg Abbott submitted Texas' redistricting maps to a panel of three federal judges in Washington DC on July 19, 2011, as required under the Voting Rights Act. The DC federal court rejected Texas' senate and house maps on November 8, 2011, denying the state's request for preclearance summary judgment.[27] The Texas House of Representatives approved new district maps during a June 2013 special session. The maps passed the Texas State Senate and were signed into law by Gov. Perry on June 26, 2013.[28][29]

## Sessions

### Legislation

The legislation tracker below displays all legislation that the Texas House of Representatives has approved in its most recent legislative session—this includes legislation that has been sent from the House to the Senate and legislation that has already been approved by both chambers and signed by the governor. The table below includes the bill number, its name, progress, most recent action date, and sponsor. Scroll up and down and side to side to see more. Click the bill number to read the bill text and see its voting history. Click the headings to sort the content. Rearrange the order of the headings by clicking and dragging them. Click the magnifying glass in the bottom left corner to search for specific terms. The legislation tracker is maintained and updated by BillTrack50.

### Dates of legislative sessions in Texas by year

### 2021

See also: 2021 Texas legislative session and Dates of 2021 state legislative sessions

In 2021, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 12, 2021, and adjourn on May 31, 2021.

### 2020

See also: Dates of 2020 state legislative sessions

In 2020, the legislature did not hold a regular session.

### 2019

See also: 2019 Texas legislative session and Dates of 2019 state legislative sessions

In 2019, the legislature was in session from January 8, 2019, through May 27, 2019.

### 2018

See also: Dates of 2018 state legislative sessions

In 2018, the legislature did not hold a regular session.

Click [show] for past years' session dates.

### 2017

See also: Dates of 2017 state legislative sessions

In 2017, the legislature was in session from January 10, 2017, through May 29, 2017. A special session was held from July 18 to August 15.

| Click [show] to read about the 2017 special session.

* Gov. Greg Abbott (R) called a 30-day special session after the legislature failed to pass sunset legislation that would prevent the shutdown of five government agencies, including the Texas Medical Board. Abbot’s special session proclamation and supplemental call allowed for a more broad range of matters to be taken up during the special session. Among the 20 items on Abbott’s special session agenda was legislation related to bathroom usage, changes to property taxes, school finance, and mail-in ballot fraud.[30][31]

* On July 18, two sunset bills were approved in Senate committee after Republicans took measures to move the legislation past debate and straight into committee. Shortly after midnight on July 20, SB 20 and SB 60 were given final approval by the Senate, allowing for additional agenda items to be taken up by the chamber.[32][33] On August 11, the House gave final approval on the two Senate bills, and Abbott signed both bills that day.[34]
* Legislation on mail-in ballot fraud and school finance did end up being signed by Abbott. The Senate and House were unable to agree on key thresholds for when local governments would require voter approval to raise property taxes. The Senate passed a bill on bathroom usage, but the House did not take up the subject in committee. On the final day of the special session, the House voted in favor of the Senate's version of HB21. The bill originally put $1.8 billion into public schools, but the Senate Education Committee voted days earlier to reduce that amount by $1.5 billion. The bill also set up a commission to further study the issue in advance of more significant changes to school finance during the 2019 legislative session.

* The Texas Freedom Caucus played a role in the legislature’s failure to renew the Texas Medical Board during the regular session. On May 11, the caucus used procedural tactics in the House rules (blocking legislation not expected to generate debate from being fast tracked) to prevent votes on more than 100 pieces of legislation, including bills renewing the medical board and other state agencies. The caucus released a statement in support of a special session and the agenda items established for the special session.[35][36]

### 2016

See also: Dates of 2016 state legislative sessions

In 2016, the legislature did not hold a regular session.

### 2015

See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions

In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 13 through June 1.

#### Major issues in 2015

Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included transportation funding, especially funding of the Texas Department of Transportation. A bill meant to help alleviate funding issues within the agency died in the last legislative session, leaving the issue to the 2015 legislative session. Officials from the agency told lawmakers they needed an additional $4 billion a year to maintain the state's current traffic levels.[37]

### 2014

See also: Dates of 2014 state legislative sessions

In 2014, the legislature did not hold a regular session.

### 2013

See also: Dates of 2013 state legislative sessions

In 2013, the legislature was in session from January 8 to May 27. Thirty minutes after the regular session ended, Governor Rick Perry (R) called legislators back for a special session starting that evening.[38]

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#### Major issues in 2013

Along with the necessity of creating a new budget, some of the biggest issues included Medicaid and school funding, a water shortage, and reforming the school finance system.[39]

#### Wallace Hall impeachment

See also: Wallace Hall impeachment trial

After he was appointed in 2011, University of Texas Regent Wallace Hall began looking into what he believed to be clout scandals within the University of Texas system. Hall investigated the university's forgivable-loans program and admissions policies and preferential treatment to politically-connected individuals.[40] Hall, as an individual citizen, filed FOIA requests with the university system after his inquiries via his role as a Regent were rebuffed.[41] According to his accusers, Hall filed requests of more than 800,000 pages, which some Texas administrators called an unnecessary burden.[42][43] However, a letter from university chancellor Francisco Cigarroa in February 2014 said that Hall likely requested fewer than 100,000 pages.[44][45] In addition, Cigarroa wrote: "During testimony before the Select Committee, some early witnesses implied that the U.T. System has not protected the privacy rights of students, staff, and patients. This is simply not true."[46]

An effort was begun in June 2013 by members of the Texas State House to try and impeach Hall from his position as Regent. Some legislators justified the impeachment on the grounds that Hall did not disclose several lawsuits that he was involved in when he originally completed his Regent background check. Hall updated Governor Rick Perry's (R) office in April 2013 with the full list.[47][48] The lack of lawsuit disclosure by Hall was not unique -- more than 9,000 lawsuits were not disclosed by other appointed Texas officials.[49][50] Perry's spokesperson said the investigations sent a "chilling message" to gubernatorial appointees.[51] He added that the investigation was "extraordinary political theater."[52] Texas state legislators had never previously tried to remove an appointed official. Only two elected officials in the history of Texas have ever been successfully impeached.[53] Texas State House Speaker Joe Straus (R) authorized the Committee on Transparency in State Agency Operations to investigate the possibility of drafting articles of impeachment.[54] The committee censured Hall but did not impeach him.

### 2012

See also: Dates of 2012 state legislative sessions

In 2012, the legislature did not hold a regular session.

### 2011 (82nd Legislature)

See also: Dates of 2011 state legislative sessions

#### Regular session

In 2011, the legislature was in session from January 11 through May 30.[55]Major themes throughout the session were fixing a multi-billion dollar budget shortfall, state and congressional redistricting, and immigration reform. While redistricting maps were passed for the Texas House of Representatives, the Texas State Senate, and the State Board of Education, the legislature failed to pass a congressional map within the regular session.

#### Special session

The 82nd Legislative Session officially ended Monday, May 30, 2011. Due to a lack of progress on key legislative items, Governor Rick Perry (R) called a special session which began first thing Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Of primary concern in the special session was passing supporting legislation needed to balance the budget. Even though a budget bill passed both the House and Senate during the regular session, a last-minute filibuster by Democratic Senator Wendy Davis halted the passing of an essential school finance bill that was required to balance the budget. The Texas Constitution requires a balanced budget, so a special session was called. Balancing the budget was not the only item on the special session agenda. Medicaid reform, immigration, and congressional redistricting were amongst the issues to be addressed.[56]

### 2010

See also: Dates of 2010 state legislative sessions

In 2010, the legislature did not hold a regular  session.[57]

### 2009

In 2009, the legislature met in session from January 13 through June 1.[58]

### About legislative sessions in Texas

The Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution declares that any power not already given to the federal government is reserved to the states and the people.[59] State governments across the country use this authority to hold legislative sessions where a state's elected representatives meet for a period of time to draft and vote on legislation and set state policies on issues such as taxation, education, and government spending. The different types of legislation passed by a legislature may include resolutions, legislatively referred constitutional amendments, and bills that become law.

Article III of the Texas Constitution establishes when the Texas State Legislature, of which the House of Representatives is a part, is to be in session. Section 5 of Article III states that the Legislature shall meet every two years at times to be established by law. Section 5 goes on to say that the Legislature can also be convened by the governor of Texas.

## Legislative roles and procedures

Every state legislature throughout the country features its own internal procedures that it uses to govern itself and how it interacts with other parts of state government. Ballotpedia's coverage of internal state legislative procedures includes veto overrides, the role of the legislature in the state budget, and procedures for filling membership vacancies.

### Veto overrides

See also: Veto overrides in state legislatures

State legislatures can override governors' vetoes. Depending on the state, this can be done during the regular legislative session, in a special session following the adjournment of the regular session, or during the next legislative session. The rules for legislative overrides of gubernatorial vetoes in Texas are listed below.

How many legislators are required to vote for an override? Two-thirds of members present in both chambers.

Two-thirds of members present in both chambers must vote to override a veto. If all members are in attendance, this is 100 of the 150 members in the Texas House of Representatives and 21 of the 31 members in the Texas State Senate. Texas is one of 36 states that requires a two-thirds vote from both of its legislative chambers to override a veto.

Authority: Article 4, Section 14 of the Texas Constitution.

"Every bill which shall have passed both houses of the Legislature shall be presented to the Governor for his approval. If he approve he shall sign it; but if he disapprove it, he shall return it, with his objections, to the House in which it originated, which House shall enter the objections at large upon its journal, and proceed to reconsider it. If after such reconsideration, two-thirds of the members present agree to pass the bill, it shall be sent, with the objections, to the other House, by which likewise it shall be reconsidered; and, if approved by two-thirds of the members of that House, it shall become a law; but in such cases the votes of both Houses shall be determined by yeas and nays, and the names of the members voting for and against the bill shall be entered on the journal of each House respectively."

### Role in state budget

See also: Texas state budget and finances
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The state operates on a biennial budget cycle. The sequence of key events in the budget process is as follows:[60]

1. Budget instructions are sent to state agencies beginning in June.
2. Agencies submit their budget requests to the governor between July and September.
3. Agency hearings are held between July and October.
4. The governor submits his or her proposed budget to the state legislature by the date of the State of the State address.
5. The legislature typically adopts a budget in May. A simple majority is required to pass a budget. The fiscal year begins in September.

Texas is one of 44 states in which the governor has line item veto authority.[60]

The legislature is constitutionally required to adopt a balanced budget. The governor must sign a balanced budget into law.[60]

## Committees

See also: List of committees in Texas state government

Every state legislature and state legislative chamber in the country contains several legislative committees. These committees are responsible for studying, amending, and voting on legislation before it reaches the floor of a chamber for a full vote. The different types of committees include standing committees, select or special, and joint.

* Standing committees are generally permanent committees, the names of which sometimes change from session to session.
* Select or special committees are temporary committees formed to deal with specific issues such as recent legislation, major public policy or proposals, or investigations.
* Joint committees are committees that feature members of both chambers of a legislature.

Ballotpedia covers standing and joint committees. The Texas House of Representatives has 34 standing committees:

* Agriculture and Livestock Committee
* Appropriations Committee
* Business & Industry Committee
* Calendars Committee
* Corrections Committee
* County Affairs Committee
* Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
* Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Committee
* Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee
* Elections Committee
* Energy Resources Committee
* Environmental Regulation Committee
* General Investigating Committee
* Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee
* House Administration Committee
* House Higher Education Committee
* House State Affairs Committee
* House Transportation Committee
* Human Services Committee
* Insurance Committee
* International Relations & Economic Development Committee
* Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee
* Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee
* Land & Resource Management Committee
* Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee
* Local & Consent Calendars Committee
* Natural Resources Committee
* Pensions, Investments and Financial Services Committee
* Public Education Committee
* Public Health Committee
* Redistricting Committee
* Resolutions Calendars Committee
* Urban Affairs Committee
* Ways & Means Committee

## Constitutional amendments

In every state but Delaware, voter approval is required to enact a constitutional amendment. In each state, the legislature has a process for referring constitutional amendments before voters. In 18 states, initiated constitutional amendments can be put on the ballot through a signature petition drive. There are also many other types of statewide measures.

The methods in which the Texas Constitution can be amended:

See also: Article 17 of the Texas Constitution and Laws governing ballot measures in Texas
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* As laid out in Article 17, in order for a proposed constitutional amendment to go before the people, the Texas State Legislature must propose the amendment in a joint resolution of both the Texas State Senate and the Texas House of Representatives.

* The joint resolution can originate in either branch of the legislature. The resolution must be adopted by a vote of at least two-thirds of the membership of each house of the legislature. That amounts to a minimum of 100 votes in the House of Representatives and 21 votes in the Senate.
* Amendments may be proposed in either regular or special sessions.
* Joint resolutions endorsing a proposed amendment must include the text of the proposed constitutional amendment and specify an election date. These joint resolutions may include more than one proposed amendment.
* If more than one proposition is under consideration on a ballot, the Texas Secretary of State conducts a random drawing to assign each proposition a ballot number.
* If voters reject an amendment, the legislature can resubmit it. For example, after Proposition 2 was rejected in August 1991, the legislature re-adopted it and re-submitted it for that year's November ballot, where it was approved as Texas Proposition 13 (1991).
* The ballot wording of a proposition is specified in the joint resolution adopted by the Legislature, which has broad discretion in this matter. Texas courts have heard challenges to proposed ballot wording but have generally ruled that "ballot language is sufficient if it describes the proposed amendment with such definiteness and certainty that voters will not be misled."[61]
* The Legislature may call an election for voter consideration of proposed constitutional amendments on any date, as long as election authorities have sufficient time to provide notice to the voters and print the ballots.
* A brief explanatory statement of the nature of each proposed amendment, along with the ballot wording for each amendment, must be published twice in each newspaper in the state that prints official notices. The first notice must be published 50 to 60 days before the election. The second notice must be published on the same day of the subsequent week. The secretary of state must send a complete copy of each amendment to each county clerk, who must post it in the courthouse at least 30 days prior to the election.
* The secretary of state drafts the ballot explanation. This must be approved by the Attorney General of Texas.
* Constitutional amendments take effect when the official vote canvass confirms statewide majority approval, unless a later date is specified. Statewide election results are tabulated by the secretary of state and must be canvassed by the governor 15 to 30 days following the election.

2021 measures:

Below is a list of measures that were referred to the 2021 ballot by the legislature.

See also: Texas 2021 ballot measures

Certified:

The following measures were certified for the ballot.

* Texas Proposition 1, Authorize Charitable Raffles at Rodeo Venues Amendment (2021)
* Texas Proposition 2, Authorize Counties to Issue Infrastructure Bonds in Blighted Areas Amendment (2021)
* Texas Proposition 3, Prohibition on Limiting Religious Services or Organizations Amendment (2021)
* Texas Proposition 4, Changes to Eligibility for Certain Judicial Offices Amendment (2021)
* Texas Proposition 5, State Commission on Judicial Conduct Authority Over Candidates for Judicial Office Amendment (2021)
* Texas Proposition 6, Right to Designated Essential Caregiver Amendment (2021)
* Texas Proposition 7, Homestead Tax Limit for Surviving Spouses of Disabled Individuals Amendment (2021)
* Texas Proposition 8, Homestead Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouses of Military Fatally Injured in the Line of Duty Amendment (2021)

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## Footnotes

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 This date reflects the regularly-scheduled date and does not reflect any change made as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. For more information on changes to state legislative sessions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, click here.
2. ↑ Texas Tribune, "Senate approves map cementing GOP dominance in upper chamber, dividing up Tarrant county’s voters of color," October 4, 2021
3. ↑ Texas Legislature Online, "HB 1," accessed October 15, 2021
4. ↑ Texas Tribune, "Lawmakers send to Gov. Greg Abbott new political maps that would further solidify the GOP’s grip on the Texas Legislature," October 15, 2021
5. ↑ Texas Tribune, "Gov. Greg Abbott signs off on Texas’ new political maps, which protect GOP majorities while diluting voices of voters of color," October 25, 2021
6. ↑ Texas House of Representatives, "Speaker of the House," accessed February 16, 2021
7. ↑ Texas Government Code, "Title 3., Subtitle A., Sec. 301.001," accessed November 23, 2016
8. ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Qualifications for All Public Offices," accessed February 16, 2021
9. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "State Primary Election Systems," accessed May 29, 2017
10. ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2018 Election Dates," accessed September 11, 2017
11. ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
12. ↑ Follow the Money, "Texas House 2010 Campaign Contributions," accessed August 2, 2013
13. ↑ Follow the Money, "Texas 2008 Candidates," accessed August 2, 2013
14. ↑ Follow the Money, "Texas 2006 Candidates," accessed August 2, 2013
15. ↑ Follow the Money, "Texas 2004 Candidates," accessed August 2, 2013
16. ↑ Follow the Money, "Texas 2002 Candidates," accessed August 2, 2013
17. ↑ Follow the Money, "Texas 2000 Candidates," accessed August 2, 2013
18. ↑ Texas Legislature, "Election Code," accessed February 16, 2021 (Statute 3.003 (3))
19. ↑ Texas Legislature, "Election Code," accessed February 16, 2021 (Statute 3.003 (3)(b)-(c))
20. ↑ Texas Legislature, "Election Code," accessed February 16, 2021 (Statute 2.055 (3)(b)-(c))
21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 All About Redistricting, "Texas," accessed May 7, 2015
22. ↑ Texas Tribune, "Senate approves map cementing GOP dominance in upper chamber, dividing up Tarrant county’s voters of color," October 4, 2021
23. ↑ Texas Legislature Online, "HB 1," accessed October 15, 2021
24. ↑ Texas Tribune, "Lawmakers send to Gov. Greg Abbott new political maps that would further solidify the GOP’s grip on the Texas Legislature," October 15, 2021
25. ↑ Texas Tribune, "Gov. Greg Abbott signs off on Texas’ new political maps, which protect GOP majorities while diluting voices of voters of color," October 25, 2021
26. ↑ U.S. Census Bureau, "U.S. Census Bureau Delivers Texas' 2010 Census Population Totals, Including First Look at Race and Hispanic Origin Data for Legislative Redistricting," February 17, 2011
27. ↑ Foxnews.com, "Texas Redistricting May Give Democrats Greater Chance of Winning Seats in State Legislature," November 17, 2011
28. ↑ The Associated Press, "Texas House approves redistricting maps," June 20, 2013
29. ↑ The Austin American-Statesman, "House gives final approval to redistricting maps," June 21, 2013
30. ↑ texas.gov, "Proclamation by the Governor of the State of Texas," July 10, 2017
31. ↑ texas.gov, "Supplemental Call," July 10, 2017
32. ↑ Texas Tribune, "Texas Senate moves to fast-track special session agenda," July 18, 2017
33. ↑ Texas Tribune, "Senate gives OK to must-pass "sunset" legislation in midnight vote," July 19, 2017
34. ↑ The Texas Tribune, "Texas House approves sending first two special session bills to governor," August 10, 2017
35. ↑ Texas Tribune, "Tears and shouting on Texas House floor as Freedom Caucus delays bills to death," May 11, 2017
36. ↑ Texas Freedom Caucus, "Abbott Must Call a Special Session," May 31, 2017
37. ↑ Aman Batheja, Texas Tribune, "Transportation Funding Likely to Be Big Issue in 2015" accessed January 29, 2015
38. ↑ kten.com, "Texas Lawmakers To Tackle Redistricting In Special Session," May 29, 2013
39. ↑ Star-Telegram, "As lawmakers return to Austin this week, a heap of work awaits," January 6, 2013
40. ↑ American Spectator, "Transparency for Thee," October 25, 2013
41. ↑ Daily Texas Online, "Facing impeachment, Regent Wallace Hall defends actions in debate with Sen. Kirk Watson," September 28, 2013
42. ↑ Daily Texas Online, "Former UT System vice chancellor alleges Regent Wallace Hall’s ‘clear intent to get rid of Bill Powers’," October 24, 2013
43. ↑ Dallas Morning News, "UT regent sought 800,000 documents, official says in impeachment hearing," October 22, 2013
44. ↑ Watchdog, "‘Witch hunt’ fallout: Speaker calls for narrower public records law," February 5, 2014
45. ↑ Texas Tribune, "UT System Responds to Transparency Committee Directives," February 3, 2014
46. ↑ Texas Tribune, "Cigarroa letter to the Committee on Transparency in State Agency Operations," February 1, 2014
47. ↑ Texas Tribune, "UT Regent Wallace Hall Updates Lawsuit Disclosures," April 30, 2013
48. ↑ Real Clear Policy, "The Campaign Against Wallace Hall," August 15, 2013
49. ↑ Watchdog.org, "Case against UT regent Wallace Hall is a sham — here’s proof," September 6, 2013
50. ↑ News-Journal, "University of Texas regent not worried by impeachment inquiry," September 9, 2013
51. ↑ Texas Tribune, "Transparency Committee to Mull Impeachment of UT Regent," June 25, 2013
52. ↑ Texas Tribune, "Perry Blasts Impeachment Probe of Wallace Hall," October 30, 2013
53. ↑ Texas Public Radio, "UT Regent Wallace Hall Will Testify In Impeachment Hearing," November 13, 2013
54. ↑ Texas State House Committees, "Transparency in State Agency Operations Committee Members," accessed October 31, 2013
55. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2011 Legislative Sessions Calendar," accessed June 6, 2014(Archived)
56. ↑ The Texas Tribune, "The Official Agenda for a New Session," May 30, 2011
57. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2010 session dates for Texas legislature," December 8, 2010
58. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2009 Legislative Sessions Calendar," March 11, 2010
59. ↑ Find Law, "Tenth Amendment - U.S. Constitution," accessed May 20, 2017
60. ↑ 60.0 60.1 60.2 National Association of State Budget Officers, "Budget Processes in the States, Spring 2015," accessed February 16, 2021
61. ↑ Texas Legislative Library, "Description of amendment procedure, p. 3," accessed July 13, 2015

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