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Texas' legislative branch of government is governed by two houses: the Texas Senate and the Texas House of Representatives. Click here to find your elected officials.

Key Lawmakers

Governor Greg Abbott

Governor Greg Abbott (R)


Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont)
Speaker of the House


Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R)

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Rep. Chris Turner (D-Arlington)
Chair, House Business & Industry Committee

Governor Greg Abbott

Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Mineola)
Chair, Senate State Affairs Committee.

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Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock)
Chair, House Calendars Committee


Sen. Charles Schwertner, M.D. (R-Georgetown)
Chair, Senate Business & Commerce Committee

Governor Greg Abbott

Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano)
Chair, House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee


Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-Granbury)
Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development