The 75th Texas Legislature met from January 14, 1997 to June 2, 1997. All members present during this session were elected in the 1996 general elections. The Republicans won the Texas State Senate chamber for the first time since Reconstruction in the 1996 elections.
Sessions
editRegular Session: January 14, 1997 - June 2, 1997
Party summary
editSenate
edit| Affiliation | Members | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican Party | 17 | ||
| Democratic Party | 14 | ||
| Total | 31 | ||
House
edit| Affiliation | Members | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 82 | ||
| Republican Party | 68 | ||
| Total | 150 | ||
Officers
editSenate
edit- Lieutenant Governor: Bob Bullock, Democrat
- President Pro Tempore: Judith Zaffirini, Democrat
House
edit- Speaker of the House: Pete Laney, Democrat
Members
editSenate
editHouse
editExternal links
edit- Texas Legislature Online
- Texas Senate
- Texas House of Representatives
- Election Results from the Office of the Secretary of State
- Legislative Reference Library
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