59th Texas Legislature

The 59th Texas Legislature met from January 12, 1965, to May 31, 1965, and again in a special called session from February 14, 1966, to February 23, 1966. All members present during this session were elected in the 1964 general elections.

Sessions

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Regular session: January 12, 1965 – May 31, 1965
Called session: February 14, 1966 – February 23, 1966

Party summary

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Senate

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Affiliation Members Note
  Democratic Party 31
Total 31

House

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Affiliation Members Note
  Democratic Party 149
  Republican Party 1
Total 150

Officers

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Senate

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  • Lieutenant Governor: Preston Smith (D)
  • President Pro Tempore (regular session): Thomas W. Creighton (D)
  • President Pro Tempore (called session): A. R. Schwartz (D)

House

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Members

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Senate

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House

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