The 83rd Texas Legislature began on January 8, 2013. All members of the House and Senate were elected in the 2012 Texas elections, general election held on November 6, 2012, with seats apportioned among the 2010 United States census.

Party summary

Senate

House of Representatives

Officers

Senate

* Lieutenant Governor of Texas, Lieutenant Governor: David Dewhurst (R) * President Pro Tempore: Leticia Van de Putte (D)

House of Representatives

* Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Speaker of the House: Joe Straus (R) * Speaker Pro Tempore: Dennis Bonnen (R)

Members

Senate

House of Representatives

Notable legislation

Texas Senate Bill 5 was among the legislation passed by the eighty-third Texas Legislature and signed into law, signed by Governor Rick Perry on July 18, 2013.

References

External links

{{DEFAULTSORT:83rd Texas Legislature Texas legislative sessions, 83 Texas Legislature 2013 in Texas 2013 U.S. legislative sessions