The 89th Texas Legislature is the meeting of the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Texas, composed of the Texas Senate and the Texas House of Representatives. The regular session is scheduled to until June 2, 2025.

All 150 seats in the Texas House of Representatives and 15 seats in the Texas Senate were up for election in November 2024, with Republicans continuing their majority in both chambers.

Planned events

  • January 14, 2025: Legislature scheduled to convene at noon (CST).
  • June 2, 2025: Legislature scheduled to adjourn.

Session

House speaker election

On September 10, 2024, prior to the 2024 election, 48 house Republicans who opposed Phelan unanimously chose David Cook of the 96th district as the reformer-endorsed candidate in the next speakership election. Phelan was expected to seek support from Democrats in order to remain as speaker, but ultimately opted out of seeking a third term as speaker. Dustin Burrows of the 83rd district, an ally of Phelan, is seeking the speakership relying on the support of Democratic representatives and Republicans who defeated primary challengers. On January 14, 2025, Burrows was elected Texas House Speaker after 49 Democrats joined 36 Republicans to back him in the second round of voting, defeating Cook by a vote of 85 to 55.

Party summary

Senate

Leadership

  • President of the Senate: Dan Patrick (R)
  • President Pro Tempore:
  1. Brandon Creighton (R) (Regular session, January 14 - present)
  • Majority Leader: Tan Parker (R)
  • Minority Leader: Carol Alvarado (D)

Members

House of Representatives

Leadership

  • Speaker of the House: Dustin Burrows (R)
  • Speaker Pro Tempore: Joe Moody (D)
  • Majority Leader: Tom Oliverson (R)
  • Minority Leader: Gene Wu (D)

Members

Committees

Listed by chamber and then alphabetically by committee name, including chair and vice-chair.

Senate

On January 17, Dan Patrick, the President of the Texas Senate, announced the standing committee assignments.

House

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See also

  • List of Texas state legislatures

References

External links

  • 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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