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There are 181 seats in the Texas State Legislature. Approximately one half of the 31 seats in the Texas State Senate are up for election every two years. All 150 seats in the Texas House of Representatives are up for election every two years.

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, and a Senate panel advanced the proposal to the full Senate for debate on September 28. The Senate approved the plans in a 20-11 vote on October 4.[1] The House approved an amended version of a proposed House district map in an 83-63 vote split along party lines on October 13.[2] After both sets of legislative district maps passed their respective chambers, the House and Senate both approved maps for the other chamber's districts on October 15. The House approved the Senate map by an 81-60 vote, and the Senate approved the House map by an 18-13 vote.[3] Gov. Abbott signed both maps into law on October 25.[4]These maps take effect for Texas' 2022 legislative elections. Click here for more information about redistricting after the 2020 census.

## Contents

* 1 Chambers
* 2 Senate
* 2.1 Qualifications
* 2.2 Vacancies
* 2.3 Salaries
* 2.4 Pension
* 2.5 Districts
* 3 House
* 3.1 Qualifications
* 3.2 Vacancies
* 3.3 Salaries
* 3.4 Pension
* 3.5 Districts
* 3.6 Redistricting
* 3.6.1 State Senate map
* 3.6.2 State House map
* 3.6.3 Reactions
* 3.7 Senate elections
* 3.7.1 2022
* 3.7.2 2020
* 3.7.3 2018
* 3.7.4 2016
* 3.7.5 2014
* 3.7.6 2012
* 3.7.7 2010
* 3.7.8 2008
* 3.7.9 2006
* 3.7.10 2004
* 3.7.11 2002
* 3.7.12 2000
* 3.8 House elections
* 3.8.1 2022
* 3.8.2 2020
* 3.8.3 2018
* 3.8.4 2016
* 3.8.5 2014
* 3.8.6 2012
* 3.8.7 2010
* 3.8.8 2008
* 3.8.9 2006
* 3.8.10 2004
* 3.8.11 2002
* 3.8.12 2000
* 3.9 District maps
* 3.9.1 State Senate
* 3.9.2 State House
* 3.10 See also
* 3.11 Footnotes

## Chambers

Click the following tabs for more information about each chamber:

# Senate

The current make-up of the Texas Legislature is as follows: There are 31 Senators in the Texas State Senate. Each member represented an average of 811,147 residents, as of the 2010 Census.[5] After the 2000 Census, each member represented 672,640.[6]

#### Qualifications

See also: State legislature candidate requirements by state

To be eligible to serve in the Texas State Senate, a candidate must be:[7]

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

#### 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.[8] 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.[9]

The secretary of state can declare a candidate duly elected in a special election if there is no opposition.[10]

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

#### Salaries

See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
State legislators

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

#### Pension

When calculating a legislators pension, their normal salary is artificially inflated to $125,000. This goes back to 1981, when lawmakers linked their salaries to those of state judges. Since then, they raised judges' salaries while removing the caps on their own pensions, pushing the maximum benefit up to 100% of a judge's salary.

In 2011, this resulted in an average state employee pension of $17,526 annually. The maximum pension a legislator can earn is $125,000, of which Rep. Tom Craddick (R) will be the first to qualify for when he retires. [11]

#### Districts

These are links to every district in the Texas State Senate.

Office

Texas State Senate District 1
Texas State Senate District 2
Texas State Senate District 3
Texas State Senate District 4
Texas State Senate District 5
Texas State Senate District 6
Texas State Senate District 7
Texas State Senate District 8
Texas State Senate District 9
Texas State Senate District 10
Texas State Senate District 11
Texas State Senate District 12
Texas State Senate District 13
Texas State Senate District 14
Texas State Senate District 15
Texas State Senate District 16
Texas State Senate District 17
Texas State Senate District 18
Texas State Senate District 19
Texas State Senate District 20
Texas State Senate District 21
Texas State Senate District 22
Texas State Senate District 23
Texas State Senate District 24
Texas State Senate District 25
Texas State Senate District 26
Texas State Senate District 27
Texas State Senate District 28
Texas State Senate District 29
Texas State Senate District 30
Texas State Senate District 31

# House

There are 150 representatives in the Texas House of Representatives. Each member represented an average of 167,637 residents, as of the 2010 Census.[12] After the 2000 Census, each member represented 139,012.[13]

#### Qualifications

See also: State legislature candidate requirements by state

To be eligible to serve in the Texas House of Representatives, a candidate must be:[14]

* 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

#### 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.[15] 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.[16]

The secretary of state can declare a candidate duly elected in a special election if there is no opposition.[17]

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

#### Salaries

See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
State legislators

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

#### Pension

When calculating a legislators pension, their normal salary is artificially inflated to $125,000. This goes back to 1981, when lawmakers linked their salaries to those of state judges. Since then, they raised judges' salaries while removing the caps on their own pensions, pushing the maximum benefit up to 100% of a judge's salary.

In 2011, this resulted in an average state employee pension of $17,526 annually. The maximum pension a legislator can earn is $125,000, of which Rep. Tom Craddick (R) will be the first to qualify for when he retires. [18]

#### Districts

These are links to every district in the Texas House of Representatives.

Office

Texas House of Representatives District 1
Texas House of Representatives District 2
Texas House of Representatives District 3
Texas House of Representatives District 4
Texas House of Representatives District 5
Texas House of Representatives District 6
Texas House of Representatives District 7
Texas House of Representatives District 8
Texas House of Representatives District 9
Texas House of Representatives District 10
Texas House of Representatives District 11
Texas House of Representatives District 12
Texas House of Representatives District 13
Texas House of Representatives District 14
Texas House of Representatives District 15
Texas House of Representatives District 16
Texas House of Representatives District 17
Texas House of Representatives District 18
Texas House of Representatives District 19
Texas House of Representatives District 20
Texas House of Representatives District 21
Texas House of Representatives District 22
Texas House of Representatives District 23
Texas House of Representatives District 24
Texas House of Representatives District 25
Texas House of Representatives District 26
Texas House of Representatives District 27
Texas House of Representatives District 28
Texas House of Representatives District 29
Texas House of Representatives District 30
Texas House of Representatives District 31
Texas House of Representatives District 32
Texas House of Representatives District 33
Texas House of Representatives District 34
Texas House of Representatives District 35
Texas House of Representatives District 36
Texas House of Representatives District 37
Texas House of Representatives District 38
Texas House of Representatives District 39
Texas House of Representatives District 40
Texas House of Representatives District 41
Texas House of Representatives District 42
Texas House of Representatives District 43
Texas House of Representatives District 44
Texas House of Representatives District 45
Texas House of Representatives District 46
Texas House of Representatives District 47
Texas House of Representatives District 48
Texas House of Representatives District 49
Texas House of Representatives District 50
Texas House of Representatives District 51
Texas House of Representatives District 52
Texas House of Representatives District 53
Texas House of Representatives District 54
Texas House of Representatives District 55
Texas House of Representatives District 56
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Texas House of Representatives District 79
Texas House of Representatives District 80
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Texas House of Representatives District 94
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Texas House of Representatives District 100
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Texas House of Representatives District 125
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Texas House of Representatives District 127
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Texas House of Representatives District 139
Texas House of Representatives District 140
Texas House of Representatives District 141
Texas House of Representatives District 142
Texas House of Representatives District 143
Texas House of Representatives District 144
Texas House of Representatives District 145
Texas House of Representatives District 146
Texas House of Representatives District 147
Texas House of Representatives District 148
Texas House of Representatives District 149
Texas House of Representatives District 150

## Redistricting

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.[19]

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:[19]

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."[19]

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, and a Senate panel advanced the proposal to the full Senate for debate on September 28. The Senate approved the plans in a 20-11 vote on October 4.[20] The House approved an amended version of a proposed House district map in an 83-63 vote split along party lines on October 13.[21] After both sets of legislative district maps passed their respective chambers, the House and Senate both approved maps for the other chamber's districts on October 15. The House approved the Senate map by an 81-60 vote, and the Senate approved the House map by an 18-13 vote.[22] Gov. Abbott signed both maps into law on October 25.[23]These maps take effect for Texas' 2022 legislative elections.

#### State Senate map

Below is the state Senate map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

### Texas State Senate Districts
until January 9, 2023

Click a district to compare boundaries.

### Texas State Senate Districts
starting January 10, 2023

Click a district to compare boundaries.

#### State House map

Below is the state House map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.

### Texas State House Districts
until January 9, 2023

Click a district to compare boundaries.

### Texas State House Districts
starting January 10, 2023

Click a district to compare boundaries.

#### Reactions

Lt. Gov Dan Patrick (R) said of the Senate map: "This map illustrates our commitment to making sure every Texan is well-represented in their state Legislature and their voices are heard."[24] State Rep. Rafael Anchia (D) said the Senate proposal did not adequately reflect the racial composition of the state. “There are nearly three times as many districts that are majority white compared to majority Hispanic,” Anchia said.

State Rep. Todd Hunter (R) said the House map “achieves fair representation for the citizens of Texas.” State Sen. Eddie Lucio (D) criticized revisions to the House districts in the Rio Grande Valley, saying “In my time in the Legislature, I have never seen such blatant disregard for the process.”[25]

## Senate elections

Texas state senators serve 2-4-4 terms, where senators serve one two-year term and two four-year terms each decade. Texas holds elections for its legislature in even years.

### 2022

See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2022

Elections for the Texas State Senate 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 was December 13, 2021.

### 2020

See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2020

Elections for the office of Texas State Senate 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, the Republican majority in the Texas State Senate decreased from 19-12 to 18-13.

Texas State Senate

Party  | As of November 3, 2020  | After November 4, 2020
| Democratic Party | 12  | 13
| Republican Party | 19 | 18
Total |  31 |  31

### 2018

See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2018

Elections for the Texas State Senate took place in 2018. An open primary election took place on March 6, 2018.[26] 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, 2017.[27]

In the 2018 elections, the Republican majority in the Texas State Senate was reduced from 21-10 to 19-12.

Texas State Senate

Party  | As of November 6, 2018  | After November 7, 2018
| Democratic Party | 10  | 12
| Republican Party | 21 | 19
Total |  31 |  31

### 2016

See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Texas State Senate 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.[28] A total of 16 seats out of the 31 seats in the Texas State Senate were up for election in 2016.

Heading into the election, Republicans held a 20-11 majority. No changes occurred to the partisan balance of the chamber.

Texas State Senate

Party  | As of November 7, 2016  | After November 8, 2016
| Democratic Party | 11  | 11
| Republican Party | 20 | 20
Total |  31 |  31
Click [show] to see election information dating back to 2000

### 2014

See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2014

Elections for 15 of the 31 seats in the Texas State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 4, 2014. 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 an 18-12 majority with one vacancy. Republicans gained two seats in the election, giving them a 20-11 majority.

| Texas State Senate

Party  | As of November 3, 2014  | After November 4, 2014
| Democratic Party | 12  | 11
| Republican Party | 18 | 20
| Vacancy  | 1  | 0
Total |  31 |  31

### 2012

See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2012

Elections for the office of Texas State Senate took place in 2012. The primary election was held on May 29, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was December 19, 2011. All 31 Senate seats were up for election in 2012.

Heading into the election, Republicans held a 19-12 majority. No partisan change occurred in the election.

Texas State Senate

Party  | As of November 5, 2012  | After the 2012 Election
| Democratic Party | 12  | 12
| Republican Party | 19 | 19
Total |  31 |  31

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

2012 Margin of Victory, Texas State Senate

District  | Winner  | Margin of Victory  | Total Votes  | Top Opponent
District 10 |  Wendy Davis | 2.2% | 287,759 | Mark Shelton
District 19 |  Carlos Uresti | 18.8% | 205,736 | Michael Berlanga
District 9 |  Kelly Hancock | 20.1% | 233,577 | Pete Martinez
District 20 |  Juan Hinojosa | 23.1% | 183,038 | Raul Torres
District 15 |  John Whitmire | 24.7% | 217,860 | Bill Walker
District 8 |  Ken Paxton | 27.7% | 286,147 | Jack Ternan
District 25 |  Donna Campbell | 31.2% | 354,167 | John Courage
District 11 |  Larry Taylor | 32% | 274,333 | Jacqueline Acquistapace
District 7 |  Dan Patrick | 36.8% | 287,319 | Sam Texas
District 29 |  Jose Rodriguez | 37.2% | 169,398 | Dan Chavez

### 2010

See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2010

Elections for the office of Texas State Senate 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 on April 13, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was January 4, 2010. Sixteen seats were up for election.

Heading into the election, Republicans held a 19-12 majority. No partisan change occurred in the election.

Texas State Senate

Party  | As of November 1, 2010  | After the 2010 Election
| Democratic Party | 12  | 12
| Republican Party | 19 | 19
Total |  31 |  31

In 2010, the candidates for state Senate raised a total of $11,219,972 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were:[29]

2010 Donors, Texas State Senate

Donor  | Amount
Perry, Bob J  | $544,500
Border Health  | $486,750
Texas Association of Realtors  | $426,548
Bius, Ben  | $273,790
Texas Medical Association  | $255,741
Time Warner  | $251,075
Texans for Lawsuit Reform  | $218,466
Independent Insurance Agents of Texas  | $207,232
AT&T  | $205,850
Associated General Contractors of Texas  | $180,408

### 2008

See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2008

Elections for the office of Texas State Senate 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 Senate candidates was $25,929,067. The top 10 contributors were:[30]

2008 Donors, Texas State Senate

Donor  | Amount
Texas Association Of Realtors  | $494,383
Perry, Bob J  | $430,500
Texans For Lawsuit Reform  | $389,416
Twenty-One PAC  | $305,000
Texas Medical Association  | $280,295
Butt, Charles C  | $262,655
Time Warner  | $211,524
Associated General Contractors Of Texas  | $200,253
Texans For Economic Development  | $190,000
Texas Democratic Party  | $186,742

### 2006

See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2006

Elections for the office of Texas State Senate 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 Senate candidates was $28,516,289. The top 10 contributors were:[31]

2006 Donors, Texas State Senate

Donor  | Amount
Texans For Lawsuit Reform  | $1,041,735
Perry, Bob J  | $597,000
Nichols, Robert  | $576,600
Texas Association of Mortgage Attorneys  | $430,000
Texas Association of Realtors  | $424,530
Williams Bailey Law Firm  | $385,000
Gates, Gary  | $369,623
Texas Medical Association  | $342,382
BG Distribution Partners  | $336,000
Patrick, Dan  | $316,671

### 2004

See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2004

Elections for the office of Texas State Senate 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 Senate candidates was $16,529,122. The top 10 contributors were:[32]

2004 Donors, Texas State Senate

Donor  | Amount
Edwards, Kirk  | $896,867
Seliger, Kel & Nancy  | $325,000
Texas Medical Association  | $271,481
Texas Association Of Mortgage Attorneys PAC  | $227,500
Texas Association of Realtors  | $210,366
Texas Trial Lawyers Association  | $200,848
Friends of Frank Madla  | $190,000
Williams Bailey Law Firm  | $164,500
Texas Optometric Association  | $158,000
Perry, Bob J  | $153,000

### 2002

See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2002

Elections for the office of Texas State Senate 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 Senate candidates was $23,504,855. The top 10 contributors were:[33]

2002 Donors, Texas State Senate

Donor  | Amount
Texans For Lawsuit Reform  | $643,807
Texas Association Of Realtors  | $447,133
Bentzin, Ben  | $442,083
Perry, Bob J  | $401,000
Texas Medical Association  | $394,077
Madla, Friends Of Frank  | $345,400
Hinojosa, Juan (Chuy)  | $286,371
Texas Dental Association  | $280,500
Texas Trial Lawyers Association  | $260,659
Estes, Craig L  | $249,000

### 2000

See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2000

Elections for the office of Texas State Senate 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 Senate candidates was $15,399,907. The top 10 contributors were:[34]

2000 Donors, Texas State Senate

Donor  | Amount
Texans For Lawsuit Reform  | $945,659
Texas Democratic Party  | $607,826
Texas Republican Party  | $443,296
Associated Republicans Of Texas  | $384,399
Texas Association Of Realtors  | $338,895
Perry, Bob J  | $206,000
Democratic Legislative Campaign Cmte  | $197,500
Texas Medical Association  | $164,717
Texas Trial Lawyers Association  | $157,503
Texas Dental Association  | $136,500

## House elections

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 was 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.[35] 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, 2017.[36]

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.[37] 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.

| Texas House of Representatives

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:[38]

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:[39]

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:[40]

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:[41]

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:[42]

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:[43]

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

## District maps

### State Senate

### State House

## See also

* State legislature
* Texas State Legislature
* Texas State Senate
* Texas House of Representatives
* List of Texas state legislative elections

## Footnotes

1. ↑ Texas Tribune, "Senate approves map cementing GOP dominance in upper chamber, dividing up Tarrant county’s voters of color," October 4, 2021
2. ↑ Texas Legislature Online, "HB 1," accessed October 15, 2021
3. ↑ 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
4. ↑ 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
5. ↑ census.gov, "Population Distribution and Change: 2000 to 2010," accessed May 15, 2014
6. ↑ U.S. Census Bureau, "States Ranked by Population: 2000," April 2, 2001
7. ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Qualifications for All Public Offices," accessed February 16, 2021
8. ↑ Texas Legislature, "Election Code," accessed February 16, 2021 (Statute 3.003 (3))
9. ↑ Texas Legislature, "Election Code," accessed February 16, 2021 (Statute 3.003 (3)(b)-(c))
10. ↑ Texas Legislature, "Election Code," accessed February 16, 2021 (Statute 2.055 (3)(b)-(c))
11. ↑ USA Today, "State lawmakers pump up pensions in ways you can't," September 23, 2011
12. ↑ census.gov, "Population Distribution and Change: 2000 to 2010," accessed May 15, 2014
13. ↑ U.S. Census Bureau, "States Ranked by Population: 2000," April 2, 2001
14. ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Qualifications for All Public Offices," accessed February 16, 2021
15. ↑ Texas Legislature, "Election Code," accessed February 16, 2021 (Statute 3.003 (3))
16. ↑ Texas Legislature, "Election Code," accessed February 16, 2021 (Statute 3.003 (3)(b)-(c))
17. ↑ Texas Legislature, "Election Code," accessed February 16, 2021 (Statute 2.055 (3)(b)-(c))
18. ↑ USA Today, "State lawmakers pump up pensions in ways you can't," September 23, 2011
19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 All About Redistricting, "Texas," accessed May 7, 2015
20. ↑ Texas Tribune, "Senate approves map cementing GOP dominance in upper chamber, dividing up Tarrant county’s voters of color," October 4, 2021
21. ↑ Texas Legislature Online, "HB 1," accessed October 15, 2021
22. ↑ 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
23. ↑ 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
24. ↑ Austin American-Statesman, "Texas Senate gives final OK to Senate redistricting map," October 4, 2021
25. ↑ 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
26. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "State Primary Election Systems," accessed May 29, 2017
27. ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2018 Election Dates," accessed September 11, 2017
28. ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
29. ↑ Follow the Money, "Texas Senate 2010 Campaign Contributions," accessed August 2, 2013
30. ↑ Follow the Money, "Texas 2008 Candidates," accessed August 2, 2013
31. ↑ Follow the Money, "Texas 2006 Candidates," accessed August 2, 2013
32. ↑ Follow the Money, "Texas 2004 Candidates," accessed August 2, 2013
33. ↑ Follow the Money, "Texas 2002 Candidates," accessed August 2, 2013
34. ↑ Follow the Money, "Texas 2000 Candidates," accessed August 2, 2013
35. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "State Primary Election Systems," accessed May 29, 2017
36. ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2018 Election Dates," accessed September 11, 2017
37. ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
38. ↑ Follow the Money, "Texas House 2010 Campaign Contributions," accessed August 2, 2013
39. ↑ Follow the Money, "Texas 2008 Candidates," accessed August 2, 2013
40. ↑ Follow the Money, "Texas 2006 Candidates," accessed August 2, 2013
41. ↑ Follow the Money, "Texas 2004 Candidates," accessed August 2, 2013
42. ↑ Follow the Money, "Texas 2002 Candidates," accessed August 2, 2013
43. ↑ Follow the Money, "Texas 2000 Candidates," accessed August 2, 2013

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