Election Results Bring New Faces to the Texas' 89th Legislative Session
The results are in, and we're getting ready for some changes in the upcoming 89th Legislative Session, which kicks off on Jan. 14, 2025.
Bill Pre-Filing Begins Soon
With bill pre-filing starting on Nov. 12, 2024, lawmakers are preparing for the first steps in shaping Texas' next legislative agenda. The 89th Session will see a mix of seasoned legislators and a significant group of newcomers bringing fresh perspectives.
House and Senate Composition
Based on unofficial election results from the Texas Secretary of State, here is a breakdown of the Senate and House splits:
- Texas Senate: 20 Republicans and 11 Democrats
- Texas House: 88 Republicans and 62 Democrats
The Senate is set to maintain its 31 districts, each representing an average of 940,178 Texans. In the House, the 150 districts each represent an average of 194,303 Texans, based on the 2020 Census population.
Fresh Faces in the 89th Legislative Session
The upcoming Session will see some new members stepping into legislative roles. Here's what we know so far:
- Texas Senate: 3 freshmen members
- 2 Republicans
- 1 Democrat
- Texas House: 32 freshmen members
- 26 Republicans
- 6 Democrats
Below is a full list of the new members preparing to begin their roles in the 89th Legislative Session:
Keep an eye on these new faces as they start their journey in shaping the future of Texas policy.
Staying Informed
To keep track of legislation and stay updated on your representatives, consider the following resources:
- Texas Legislature Online (TLO): Access comprehensive information on bills, committees, and legislative activities.
- LegiScan: A legislative tracking service offering details on Texas legislation, including bill summaries and statuses.
- Texas Tribune's Elected Officials Directory: Find contact information, election results, and news about state and federal elected officials.
- Legislative Reference Library of Texas: Provides legislative research resources and bill status information.
As always, TEXPERS will keep our members informed of the latest updates on any legislation affecting public employee retirement systems. Stay tuned for more as the legislative Session unfolds.
About the Author:Allen Jones is the director of communications and event marketing for TEXPERS. He joined the Association in 2017. Before TEXPERS, he worked in the news media industry, producing content for newspapers, magazines, and online publications and leading newsrooms as an editor and publications manager. [email protected]