59th Texas Legislature
The 59th Texas Legislature met from January 12, 1965, to May 31, 1965, and again in a special called session from February 14, 1966, to February 23, 1966. All members present during this session were elected in the 1964 general elections.
Sessions
Regular session: January 12, 1965 – May 31, 1965Called session: February 14, 1966 – February 23, 1966
Officers
Senate
- Lieutenant Governor: Preston Smith
- President Pro Tempore : Thomas W. Creighton
- President Pro Tempore : A. R. Schwartz
House
- Speaker of the House: Ben Barnes
Members
Senate
Dist. 1- A. M. Aikin Jr., Paris
Dist. 3
Dist. 4
- D. Roy Harrington, Port Arthur
Dist. 6
Dist. 7
Dist. 8
Dist. 9
Dist. 10
Dist. 11
Dist. 12
- J. P. Word, Meridian
Dist. 14
- Charles F. Herring, Austin
- Culp Krueger, El Campo
Dist. 17
Dist. 18
Dist. 19
Dist. 20
Dist. 21
Dist. 22
Dist. 23
Dist. 24
Dist. 25
Dist. 26
Dist. 27
Dist. 28
- H. J. Blanchard, Lubbock
Dist. 30
- Andrew J. Rogers, Childress