Texas Senate
Overall Senate
Partisan Breakdown:
Republicans: 16 (53.33%)
Democrats: 14 (46.67%)
Vacant: 1
*Partisan Breakdown at the Start of Session
Committee Summary
Number of Standing Committees: 12
Chairmen Breakdown:
Republicans: 5 (41.67%)
Democrats: 7 (58.33%)
Vice-Chairmen Breakdown:
Republicans: 7 (58.33%)
Democrats: 5 (41.67%)
Committee Breakdown:
Republican Majority: 10 (83.33%)
Democrat Majority: 2 (16.67%)
Texas Senate Standing Committee Breakdown
| Committee | Chairman | Vice-Chairman | Partisan Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration | Chris Harris (R-Arlington) | Carlos Truan (D-Corpus Christi) | 4R – 3D |
| Criminal Justice | John Whitmire (D-Houston) | Florence Shapiro (R-Plano) | 4R – 3D |
| Economic Development | David Sibley (R-Waco) | David Cain (D-Dallas) | 6R – 5D |
| Education | Teel Bivins (R-Amarillo) | Gregory Luna (D-San Antonio) | 6R – 5D |
| Finance | Bill Ratliff (R-Mount Pleasant) | Carlos Truan (D-Corpus Christi) | 7D – 6R |
| Health & Human Services | Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo) | Jane Nelson (R-Flower Mound) | 6R – 5D |
| Intergovernmental Relations | Eddie Lucio Jr. (D-Brownsville) | Michael Galloway (R-The Woodlands) | 6D – 5R |
| International Relations, Trade, & Technology | Carlos Truan (D-Corpus Christi) | John Carona (R-Dallas) | 6R – 3D |
| Jurisprudence | Rodney Ellis (D-Houston) | Chris Harris (R-Arlington) | 4R – 3D |
| Natural Resources | J.E. “Buster” Brown (R-Lake Jackson) | Gonzalo Barrientos (D-Austin) | 8R – 3D |
| Nominations | Frank Madla (D-San Antonio) | Florence Shapiro (R-Plano) | 4R – 3D |
| State Affairs | Ken Armbrister (D-Victoria) | Drew Nixon (R-Carthage) | 7R – 6D |
| 9 Standing Committees | 5 R Chairmen 7 D Chairman | 7 R Vice-Chairmen 5 D Vice-Chairmen | 10 R Majority 2 D Majority |
Texas House of Representatives
Overall House of Representatives
Partisan Breakdown:
Republicans: 67 (44.97%)
Democrats: 82 (55.03%)
Vacant: 1
*Partisan Breakdown at the Start of Session
Committee Summary
Number of Standing Committees: 36
Chairmen Breakdown:
Republicans: 13 (36.11%)
Democrats: 23 (63.89%)
Vice-Chairmen Breakdown:
Republicans: 17 (47.22%)
Democrats: 19 (52.78%)
Committee Breakdown:
Republican Majority: 10 (27.78%)
Democrat Majority: 26 (72.22%)
Texas House of Representatives Standing Committee Breakdown
| Committee | Chairman | Vice-Chairman | Partisan Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Livestock | Pete Patterson (D-Brookston) | David Swinford (R-Dumas) | 5D – 4R |
| Appropriations | Robert Junell (D-San Angelo) | Diane Delisi (R-Temple) | 18D – 9R |
| Business & Industry | Kim Brimer (R-Fort Worth) | Alec Rhodes (D-Dripping Springs) | 6R – 3D |
| Calendars | Mark Stiles (D-Beaumont) | Paul Hilbert (R-Spring) | 8D – 3R |
| Civil Practices | Patricia Gray (D-Galveston) | Paul Hilbert (R-Spring) | 5D – 4R |
| Corrections | Allen Hightower (D-Huntsville) | Ray Allen (R-Grand Prairie) | 6D – 3R |
| County Affairs | Ron Lewis (D-Mauriceville) | Ted Kamel (R-Tyler) | 5R – 4D |
| Criminal Jurisprudence | Allen Place (D-Gatesville) | Robert Talton (R-Pasadena) | 5D – 4R |
| Economic Development | René Oliveira (D-Brownsville) | Ken Yarbrough (D-Houston) | 6D – 3R |
| Elections | Debra Danburg (D-Houston) | Jesse Jones (D-Dallas) | 5D – 4R |
| Energy Resources | Steve Holzheauser (R-Victoria) | Judy Hawley (D-Portland) | 5R – 4D |
| Environmental Regulation | Warren Chisum (R-Pampa) | Mike Jackson (R-La Porte) | 6R – 3D |
| Financial Institutions | Kenny Marchant (R-Coppell) | Roberto Gutierrez (D-McAllen) | 5R – 4D |
| General Investigating | Pete Gallego (D-Alpine) | Joe Crabb (R-Humble) | 4D – 1R |
| Higher Education | Irma Rangel (D-Kingsville) | Jim Solis (D-Harlingen) | 6D – 3R |
| House Administration | Tony Goolsby (R-Dallas) | Vilma Luna (D-Corpus Christi) | 7D – 4R |
| Human Services | Harvey Hilderbran (R-Kerrville) | Elliott Naishtat (D-Austin) | 5D – 4R |
| Insurance | John Smithee (R-Amarillo) | Leticia Van de Putte (D-San Antonio) | 6D – 3R |
| Judicial Affairs | Senfronia Thompson (D-Houston) | Will Hartnett (R-Dallas) | 5D – 4R |
| Juvenile Justice & Family Issues | Toby Goodman (R-Arlington) | Todd Staples (R-Palestine) | 5D – 4R |
| Land & Resource Management | Fred Bosse (D-Houston) | Bob Turner (D-Voss) | 7R – 2D |
| Licensing & Administrative Procedures | Ron Wilson (D-Houston) | Dan Kubiak (D-Rockdale) | 5D – 4R |
| Local & Consent Calendars | Ciro Rodriguez (D-San Antonio) | Bill Carter (R-Fort Worth) | 7D – 4R |
| Natural Resources | David Counts (D-Knox City) | Gary Walker (R-Plains) | 5D – 4R |
| Pensions & Investments | Barry Telford (D-DeKalb) | Beverly Woolley (R-Houston) | 6D – 3R |
| Public Education | Paul Sadler (D-Henderson) | Harold Dutton Jr. (D-Houston) | 7D – 2R |
| Public Health | Hugo Berlanga (D-Corpus Christi) | John Hirschi (D-Wichita Falls) | 7D – 2R |
| Public Safety | Keith Oakley (D-Terrell) | Joe Driver (R-Garland) | 6R – 3D |
| Redistricting | Delwin Jones (R-Lubbock) | Bob Glaze (D-Gilmer) | 7D – 4R |
| Rules & Resolutions | Al Edwards (D-Houston) | Gerard Torres (D-Houston) | 7D – 4R |
| State Affairs | Steven Wolens (D-Dallas) | Sylvester Turner (D-Houston) | 8D – 7R |
| State Recreational Resources | Edmund Kuempel (R-Seguin) | Brian McCall (R-Plano) | 6R – 3D |
| State, Federal & International Relations | Bob Hunter (R-Abilene) | Paul Moreno (D-El Paso) | 6R – 3D |
| Transportation | Clyde Alexander (D-Athens) | Bill Siebert (R-San Antonio) | 6D – 3R |
| Urban Affairs | Fred Hill (R-Richardson) | Kevin Bailey (D-Houston) | 5D – 4R |
| Ways & Means | Tom Craddick (R-Midland) | Tom Ramsay (D-Mount Vernon) | 6R – 5D |
| 36 Standing Committees | 13 R Chairmen 23 D Chairman | 17 R Vice-Chairmen 19 D Vice-Chairmen | 10 R Majority 26 D Majority |
Source: Legislative Reference Library of Texas
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