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Fifty-ninth 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
Regular session: January 12, 1965 – May 31, 1965
Called session: February 14, 1966 – February 23, 1966
Party summary
Senate
| Affiliation | Members | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 31 | ||
| Total | 31 | ||
House
| Affiliation | Members | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 149 | ||
| Republican Party | 1 | ||
| Total | 150 | ||
Officers
Senate
- Lieutenant Governor: Preston Smith (D)
- President Pro Tempore (regular session): Thomas W. Creighton (D)
- President Pro Tempore (called session): A. R. Schwartz (D)
House
- Speaker of the House: Ben Barnes (D)
Members
Senate
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House
External links
- Texas Legislature Online
- Texas Senate
- Texas House of Representatives
- Election Results from the Office of the Secretary of State
- Legislative Reference Library
