87th Texas Legislature

87th Texas Legislature
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Seal of the State of Texas
The Seal of Texas
Overview
Legislative bodyTexas State Legislature
JurisdictionTexas
TermJanuary 12, 2021 –
May 31, 2021
Election2020 general election
Senate
Members31
President of the SenateDan Patrick (R)
President pro temporeBrian Birdwell
(R–22)
(regular session)
* Donna Campbell
(R–25)
(special session)
Party controlRepublican
House of Representatives
Members150
SpeakerDade Phelan (R–21)
Speaker Pro TemporeJoe Moody (D–78)
(January 12 - July 15)
* Vacant
(July 15 - present)
Party controlRepublican
Sessions
1stJuly 8, 2021 – August 6, 2021
2ndAugust 7, 2021 – September 2, 2021
3rdSeptember 20, 2021 – October 19, 2021

The 87th Texas Legislature was a meeting of the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Texas, composed of the Texas Senate and the Texas House of Representatives. The Texas State Legislature met in Austin, Texas, from January 12, 2021, to May 31, 2021.[1] Governor Greg Abbott has announced three special legislative sessions during summer 2021.[2][3][4][5]

All seats in the state house and 16 seats in the state senate were up for election in November 2020. The Republican Party preserved their majority in both chambers.

  1. ^ Santos, Patty (January 5, 2021). "... Texas Legislature expected to tackle redistricting, public safety and budget issues". KSAT-TV. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  2. ^ Keith Allen and Ashley Killough (June 22, 2021). "Texas governor announces special session of state legislature". CNN. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  3. ^ Pollock, Cassandra (June 22, 2021). "Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sets July 8 date for special legislative session on voting bill, other issues". Texas Tribune. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  4. ^ Dianne Gallagher and Rachel Janfaza (August 5, 2021). "Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces second special session of state legislature". CNN. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  5. ^ "Gov. Abbott Calls Third Special Session". KXAS-TV. September 7, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2021.