The 15th Texas Legislature met from April 18 to August 21, 1876, in its regular session. All members of the House of Representatives and about half of the members of the Senate were elected in 1875.
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Members of the Fifteenth Texas Legislature as of the beginning of the Regular Session, April 18, 1876:
Logan Henderson McCorkle, Sulphur Springs
^ Representative Wilder won a closely contested election, but House Democrats contended that some votes were illegal and seated his Democratic opponent instead.
District | Outgoing Senator |
Reason for Vacancy | Successor | Date of Successor's Installation |
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District 16 | Tillman Smith | Smith resigned November 19, 1876. | James R. Burnett | January 14, 1879 [2] |
District 28 | William Henry Crain | Crain resigned August 20, 1877. | Ellsberry R. Lane | January 14, 1879 [3] |