71st Texas Legislature


The 71st Texas Legislature met from January 10, 1989, to May 29, 1989, and in six subsequent special called sessions. All members present during this session were elected in the 1988 general elections.

Sessions

Regular Session: January 10, 1989 – May 29, 1989
1st Called Session: June 20, 1989 – July 18, 1989
2nd Called Session: November 14, 1989 – December 12, 1989
3rd Called Session: February 27, 1990March 28, 1990
4th Called Session: April 2, 1990 – May 1, 1990
5th Called Session: May 2, 1990 – May 30, 1990
6th Called Session: June 4, 1990 – June 7, 1990

Officers

Senate

Lieutenant Governor: William P. Hobby, Jr., DemocratPresident Pro Tempore ':' John N. Leedom, Republican President Pro Tempore ':' J. E. "Buster" Brown, RepublicanPresident Pro Tempore ':' Kent A. Caperton, DemocratPresident Pro Tempore ':' Hugh Parmer, DemocratPresident Pro Tempore ':''' Bob McFarland, Republican

House

Speaker of the House: Gibson D. "Gib" Lewis, Democrat