Eighty-fifth Texas Legislature
The 85th Texas Legislature began on January 10, 2017. All members of the House and Senate were elected in the general election held on November 8, 2016.Party summary
Senate
Officers
Senate
- Lieutenant Governor: Dan Patrick
- President Pro Tempore: Kel Seliger
House of Representatives
- Speaker of the House: Joe Straus
- Speaker Pro Tempore: Dennis Bonnen
Members
Senate
House of Representatives
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas Senate Bill 4, which bans sanctuary cities, into law on May 7, 2017.